Relief Cook: Creative Prep, Evenings & Weekends

Aramark; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to help bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creative cooking. You will work with safety guidelines, operate ovens, prep ingredients, and maintain clean work areas.

This role requires open availability, including weekends and evenings, and a commitment to customer service. Join a team focused on quality, health-conscious guidelines, and opportunities to grow culinary skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in related role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety.
• Must be able to obtain food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cook 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.

Skills

Experience as a cook or related role

Food preparation basics

Food safety certification

Basic math

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to help bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creative cooking. You will work with safety guidelines, operate ovens, prep ingredients, and maintain clean work areas.

This role requires open availability, including weekends and evenings, and a commitment to customer service. Join a team focused on quality, health-conscious guidelines, and opportunities to grow culinary skills in a dynamic environment.