Creative Prep Cook - Craft Fresh Dishes

Aramark; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Prep Cook in Cleveland, OH to contribute to diverse menus and recipes at Cleveland State University. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, follow production guidelines, and apply safety procedures to ensure high-quality dining experiences for students and staff.

The role emphasizes prep work, equipment setup, and adherence to food handling standards, while delivering friendly, attentive service in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Validated knowledge of the 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

Cooking

Food safety

Math skills

Communication

Education

Food safety certification (pending)

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Prep Cook in Cleveland, OH to contribute to diverse menus and recipes at Cleveland State University. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, follow production guidelines, and apply safety procedures to ensure high-quality dining experiences for students and staff.

The role emphasizes prep work, equipment setup, and adherence to food handling standards, while delivering friendly, attentive service in a team environment.