Culinary Artist & Recipe Explorer

Aramark Corporation; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to help bring recipes to life in a fast-paced environment, working with fresh ingredients and a variety of cooking styles. You will set up stations, prepare ingredients, operate kitchen equipment, and maintain high standards of sanitation and safety.

The role emphasizes flexibility, adherence to production guidelines, and strong customer-facing skills as part of a dynamic team dedicated to quality and hospitality.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles and safety regulations.
• Ability to obtain a food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

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

Interpersonal skills

Math skills

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to help bring recipes to life in a fast-paced environment, working with fresh ingredients and a variety of cooking styles. You will set up stations, prepare ingredients, operate kitchen equipment, and maintain high standards of sanitation and safety.

The role emphasizes flexibility, adherence to production guidelines, and strong customer-facing skills as part of a dynamic team dedicated to quality and hospitality.