Creative Cook: Recipes, Techniques & Fresh Prep

Aramark; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Indianapolis is seeking a Cook to help bring recipes to life in a fast-paced kitchen. You will prepare a variety of dishes, follow production guidelines, and creatively contribute to menus while maintaining safety standards.

Join a team that values fresh ingredients, proper sanitation, and customer-focused service. Experience as a cook and food-handling knowledge are preferred for this full-time role.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Set up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items.
• Safely uses a variety of utensils including knives.
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines.
• Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Basic math skills

Interpersonal communication

Tools

Ovens

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

Aramark in Indianapolis is seeking a Cook to help bring recipes to life in a fast-paced kitchen. You will prepare a variety of dishes, follow production guidelines, and creatively contribute to menus while maintaining safety standards.

Join a team that values fresh ingredients, proper sanitation, and customer-focused service. Experience as a cook and food-handling knowledge are preferred for this full-time role.