Creative Grill Cook: Master Flavors & Fresh Prep

Aramark Corporation; West Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Grill Cook to bring recipes to life while exploring diverse cuisines and cooking styles. You will work with fresh ingredients and a professional kitchen, following production guidelines and safety procedures.

The role emphasizes maintaining high standards of food safety, accuracy in measurements, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include comprehensive programs; location-specific details vary per site.

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 such as accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Cooks 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

Food safety awareness

Cooking methods

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Grill Cook to bring recipes to life while exploring diverse cuisines and cooking styles. You will work with fresh ingredients and a professional kitchen, following production guidelines and safety procedures.

The role emphasizes maintaining high standards of food safety, accuracy in measurements, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Benefits include comprehensive programs; location-specific details vary per site.