Full-Time Cook: Create Flavor & Master Recipes

Aramark; Columbia, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark at the University of South Carolina Foundation is seeking a full-time Cook to prepare food in a dynamic environment. You will follow production guidelines, use standardized recipes, and maintain high food safety standards while delivering quality meals to guests.

You will set up workstations, measure ingredients, operate ovens and equipment, and ensure proper storage and sanitation. Excellent customer service and teamwork are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles and various cooking methods.
• Ability to acquire a food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Strong written and verbal interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Essential functions may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.
• 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 towards guests and coworkers
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets

Skills

Experience as a cook or related role

Food preparation basics

Food safety certification

Basic math and counting

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark at the University of South Carolina Foundation is seeking a full-time Cook to prepare food in a dynamic environment. You will follow production guidelines, use standardized recipes, and maintain high food safety standards while delivering quality meals to guests.

You will set up workstations, measure ingredients, operate ovens and equipment, and ensure proper storage and sanitation. Excellent customer service and teamwork are essential in this role.