Panda Express Cook - Western Kentucky Univ.

Aramark Corporation; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Cook, where you can express your creativity and passion for food. You'll work with fresh ingredients and the best equipment, preparing delicious meals while ensuring safety and quality standards are met. This role involves a variety of cooking tasks, customer service, and adherence to food safety regulations. If you love to cook and want to be part of a dynamic team, this position is for you!

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of cooking tasks according to production guidelines.
• Cook food using methods like baking, roasting, and steaming.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive demeanor.

Skills

Food Preparation

Cooking Methods

Interpersonal Communication

Job description

Job Description

Do you love to cook? Are you passionate about food? As a 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!

Job Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of cooking tasks according to production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Set up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.
• Safely use utensils including knives.
• Operate equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers.
• Cook food using methods like baking, roasting, broiling, steaming.
• Arrange, garnish, and portion food according to guidelines.
• Store food properly following safety policies.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive demeanor.
• Follow safety policies, including food safety and sanitation.
• Ensure the security of company assets.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• Basic math skills.
• Good interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

This role may involve physical demands such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, extended walking, and standing. Uniforms and PPE may be required.

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.

We believe every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and participate fully in all aspects of the company, without discrimination based on 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 law.

About Aramark

Serving millions daily through food and facilities services in 15 countries, we aim to develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your growth. Whether you're seeking a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or a great workplace, we're here to help you reach your full potential. Learn more at our careers page or connect with us on social media.