Culinary Cook: Elevate Flavors & Safety

Aramark; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Knoxville, TN is hiring a Cook to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and safe production practices. You will craft diverse dishes, set up stations, and follow standardized recipes to ensure quality and consistency.

Responsibilities include measuring and prepping ingredients, operating ovens and stoves, and maintaining sanitation while delivering friendly service to guests and clients. This position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and culinary creativity.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and sanitation.

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 meats, 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 and coworkers
• Follows Aramark safety policies and procedures and ensures security of company assets

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark in Knoxville, TN is hiring a Cook to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and safe production practices. You will craft diverse dishes, set up stations, and follow standardized recipes to ensure quality and consistency.

Responsibilities include measuring and prepping ingredients, operating ovens and stoves, and maintaining sanitation while delivering friendly service to guests and clients. This position emphasizes safety, teamwork, and culinary creativity.