General Kitchen Cook - Baird

Aramark; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a General Kitchen Cook, where your culinary creativity shines! This role involves preparing and delivering delicious meals while adhering to safety and production guidelines. You'll be part of a dynamic team, ensuring excellent customer service and food quality for hundreds of guests daily. With a focus on professional growth and a commitment to service, this position offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills in a supportive environment. Embrace your passion for food and make a positive impact every day in this exciting kitchen role!

Qualifications

• 2 years kitchen or 3 years catering experience preferred.
• Must have a clean driving record for company vehicle use.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a variety of food according to guidelines.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.

Skills

Food Preparation

Customer Service

Cooking Techniques

Teamwork

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Ovens

Stoves

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

Do you love to cook? Are you passionate about food? As a General Kitchen Cook on our team, you’ll help bring recipes to life while being able to flex your creativity! Surrounded by fresh ingredients and the best equipment, you’ll be immersed in a world that goes beyond food preparation – experimenting with different cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles. At Aramark, we care about your health, so we have production guidelines and safety procedures in place to help you do what you love. Get ready to reach new heights, ignite your passion, and pursue what matters by cooking with us! This general kitchen cooking job includes a delivery element where you will be expected to prep food to be cooked, cook it to specifications, and then package and deliver it to the catering site. The volume can be up to hundreds of guests a day and up to 3 deliveries per day for breakfast, lunch, and some receptions. Cold prep at the catering site may also be required. This is a 32-hour a week job with hours being set contingent on the level of business, with some days being early and some later. No weekends, very few late nights.

Job Responsibilities

• Essential functions and responsibilities of the position 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 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.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Able to team lift 50lbs.
• Preferred 2 years kitchen experience or 3 years catering experience.
• Must have a clean driving record as you will be expected to drive the company vehicle.
• Be part of a small team doing what is necessary to make the account successful.
• Highly professional setting; must be able to do some work in client-facing space and willing to be front of house if necessary.

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.