Creative Specialty Cook - Fresh Flavors & Innovation

Aramark; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement

Job summary

Aramark in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and diverse cooking styles. You’ll work within production guidelines and safety procedures while exploring flavors and cuisines, growing your culinary skills and contributing to a team that values quality and service.

This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and customer satisfaction, with opportunities to advance within Aramark and develop new cooking techniques in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

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

• 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 various 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 toward guests and coworkers.
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.

Skills

Cook experience

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark in Milpitas, CA is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and diverse cooking styles. You’ll work within production guidelines and safety procedures while exploring flavors and cuisines, growing your culinary skills and contributing to a team that values quality and service.

This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and customer satisfaction, with opportunities to advance within Aramark and develop new cooking techniques in a fast-paced environment.