Grill Cook – Creative Kitchen Innovator

Aramark; Jackson, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Grill Cook at UMMC Jackson Main Tower in Jackson, MS. You will craft flavorful dishes, follow recipes, and ensure food safety across all prep and cooking steps. This role emphasizes creativity, teamwork, and adherence to safety guidelines in a fast-paced environment.

You will set up stations, handle ingredients, and cook using ovens, stoves, and other equipment while maintaining high standards of quality and guest service. Previous cooking experience is required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role.
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, cooking methods, and sanitation.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares a variety of food according to production guidelines and recipes.
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.
• Safely uses knives and other utensils.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, and other equipment.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses diverse cooking methods.
• Portions and garnishes food according to guidelines.
• Stores food properly following safety policies.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor toward guests and colleagues.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Interpersonal communication

Math skills

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Grill Cook at UMMC Jackson Main Tower in Jackson, MS. You will craft flavorful dishes, follow recipes, and ensure food safety across all prep and cooking steps. This role emphasizes creativity, teamwork, and adherence to safety guidelines in a fast-paced environment.

You will set up stations, handle ingredients, and cook using ovens, stoves, and other equipment while maintaining high standards of quality and guest service. Previous cooking experience is required.