Cook

Summary:

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. We are offering a schedule of Monday – Friday 6am – 2pm. Weekly pay $18 - 20/HR Depending on experience.

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 safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
  Ensures security of company assets

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
• 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 skill
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must have ability to work in fast paced environment

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).