Grill Cook - Methodist Southwest Med Ctr - Food

Aramark; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark, located at Methodist Southwest Med Ctr in Dallas, TX, is seeking a Grill Cook to bring recipes to life and create diverse cuisines in a fast-paced environment. You’ll work with fresh ingredients and state-of-the-art equipment while following safety guidelines and production standards.

The role emphasizes cooking with various methods, maintaining sanitation, and delivering excellent guest service in a health-conscious setting.

Qualifications

• 2+ years experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation and cooking methods.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Good interpersonal communication, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares a variety of foods according to guidelines and recipes.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, and cutting.
• Safely uses knives and operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, steams, and uses multiple cooking methods.
• Garnishes and portions foods according to guidelines.
• Maintains food safety and sanitation policies.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Math skills

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Job Description Title: Grill Cook - Methodist Southwest Med Ctr - Food

Requisition #: 679746

Location: Dallas, TX, US

Career Area: Food Service

Information at a Glance

Job Description

As a Grill 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!

LOCATION: Methodist Southwest Med Ctr, in Dallas, TX

*A copy of your resume is required.

JOB ID: 679746

Job Responsibilities

• Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.
• 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

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

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required - a minimum of 2 years experience
• Validated knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal

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).

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 .

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