Creative Hospital Cook - Fresh Flavor, Safe Kitchen

Aramark; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Irving, TX is seeking a Cook for Las Colinas Surgical Center to bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and standard recipes. You’ll work in a hospital-foodservice setting, following production guidelines and safety procedures while flexing your creativity in flavor and cooking styles.

The role emphasizes teamwork, food safety, accurate portioning, and customer service with guests, clients, and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation and safety.
• Must be able to obtain food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills; good communication.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares 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

Interpersonal communication

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark in Irving, TX is seeking a Cook for Las Colinas Surgical Center to bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and standard recipes. You’ll work in a hospital-foodservice setting, following production guidelines and safety procedures while flexing your creativity in flavor and cooking styles.

The role emphasizes teamwork, food safety, accurate portioning, and customer service with guests, clients, and colleagues.