Culinary Artist: Cook Fresh, Creative Dishes

Aramark; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to contribute to our kitchen team by turning recipes into delicious meals. You will work with fresh ingredients, use diverse cooking methods, and bring creativity to daily specials while following safety guidelines.

This role involves setup, accurate measuring, food handling, cleanliness, and excellent guest service. Experience as a cook and knowledge of food safety are preferred, with opportunities to grow skills within a global food service company.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles and cooking methods.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills (written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to guidelines and recipes.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, and peeling.
• Safely use utensils and operate ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam and use various cooking methods.
• Arrange, garnish, and portion food according to guidelines.
• Store food following safety policies.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment.
• Maintain excellent customer service and positivity towards guests.
• Adhere to safety policies and protect company assets.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to contribute to our kitchen team by turning recipes into delicious meals. You will work with fresh ingredients, use diverse cooking methods, and bring creativity to daily specials while following safety guidelines.

This role involves setup, accurate measuring, food handling, cleanliness, and excellent guest service. Experience as a cook and knowledge of food safety are preferred, with opportunities to grow skills within a global food service company.