School Cook - Creative Meals, Safe & Fresh Prep

Aramark; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark West Bloomfield School District is seeking a Cook to prepare meals in line with production guidelines and recipes. You’ll work with fresh ingredients, set up stations, and contribute creatively to daily menus.

You should have cooking experience, knowledge of food safety, and the ability to follow math measurements and sanitation standards. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and serving guests with a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

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 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

Skills

Cook experience

Food prep basics

Food safety cert

Basic math

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark West Bloomfield School District is seeking a Cook to prepare meals in line with production guidelines and recipes. You’ll work with fresh ingredients, set up stations, and contribute creatively to daily menus.

You should have cooking experience, knowledge of food safety, and the ability to follow math measurements and sanitation standards. The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and serving guests with a positive attitude.