Creative Cook - Retail & Production (Weekend Availability)

Aramark; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will cook and prepare a variety of foods, set up your workstation, and follow production guidelines and recipes while maintaining safety and quality.

Weekend availability is required and you will work in an environment with fresh ingredients and modern equipment. You will also adhere to safety procedures, manage food handling and storage, and contribute to a positive guest experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Sets 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

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math skills

Open availability

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will cook and prepare a variety of foods, set up your workstation, and follow production guidelines and recipes while maintaining safety and quality.

Weekend availability is required and you will work in an environment with fresh ingredients and modern equipment. You will also adhere to safety procedures, manage food handling and storage, and contribute to a positive guest experience.