Chick Fila Cook - University of Tennessee Chattanooga - University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Training and Development
Employee Discounts
Uniform allowance
Job Description
Aramark is a global leader in food service, facilities, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests every day across 15 countries. Known for its commitment to service, innovation, and sustainability, Aramark strives to create positive impacts for its employees, clients, communities, and the planet. The company fosters a culture rooted in mutual respect and equal opportunity, ensuring every employee enjoys a supportive and inclusive work environment. Aramark's mission focuses on doing great things for its partners, employees, and communities by providing high-quality services and promoting professional growth. The company emphasizes career development, empowering individuals to reach their full potential while nurturing their passions and talents.
The Cook position at Aramark offers a dynamic and creative role within a vibrant food service environment. As a Cook on the team, you will be instrumental in bringing recipes to life, utilizing fresh ingredients and industry-standard equipment to prepare a variety of dishes. This role goes beyond basic food preparation, allowing you to experiment with different cuisines, flavors, and cooking techniques. You’ll be part of a team that adheres strictly to safety standards and production guidelines to ensure both your well-being and that of the customers we serve. The Cook role demands a blend of creativity, skill, and adherence to food safety policies, providing a fulfilling experience for those passionate about culinary arts.
This role includes setting up workstations, preparing ingredients through measuring, mixing, chopping, and peeling, and safely using kitchen utensils and appliances such as ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers. You will engage in various cooking methods including baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming meats, vegetables, and other food products. Presentation skills are also key, as you will arrange, garnish, and portion food to meet established quality standards. Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment is crucial, as is delivering excellent customer service and maintaining a positive attitude with guests, coworkers, and clients. The Cook position also requires compliance with Aramark's safety policies and procedures, including food safety and sanitation regulations, ensuring the security of company assets.
Aramark supports its employees by encouraging continuous skill development and flexibility within job responsibilities, which may evolve to meet business needs without prior notice. The role may have physical demands such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended periods of walking or standing. Additionally, it may require the use of uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Working as a Cook at Aramark not only allows you to showcase and grow your culinary skills but also lets you be part of a purpose-driven company dedicated to excellence and community well-being. Whether you're seeking to embark on a new career path or enhance your existing skills, this role provides the opportunity to ignite your passion for cooking in a supportive and innovative environment.
The Cook position at Aramark offers a dynamic and creative role within a vibrant food service environment. As a Cook on the team, you will be instrumental in bringing recipes to life, utilizing fresh ingredients and industry-standard equipment to prepare a variety of dishes. This role goes beyond basic food preparation, allowing you to experiment with different cuisines, flavors, and cooking techniques. You’ll be part of a team that adheres strictly to safety standards and production guidelines to ensure both your well-being and that of the customers we serve. The Cook role demands a blend of creativity, skill, and adherence to food safety policies, providing a fulfilling experience for those passionate about culinary arts.
This role includes setting up workstations, preparing ingredients through measuring, mixing, chopping, and peeling, and safely using kitchen utensils and appliances such as ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers. You will engage in various cooking methods including baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming meats, vegetables, and other food products. Presentation skills are also key, as you will arrange, garnish, and portion food to meet established quality standards. Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment is crucial, as is delivering excellent customer service and maintaining a positive attitude with guests, coworkers, and clients. The Cook position also requires compliance with Aramark's safety policies and procedures, including food safety and sanitation regulations, ensuring the security of company assets.
Aramark supports its employees by encouraging continuous skill development and flexibility within job responsibilities, which may evolve to meet business needs without prior notice. The role may have physical demands such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended periods of walking or standing. Additionally, it may require the use of uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Working as a Cook at Aramark not only allows you to showcase and grow your culinary skills but also lets you be part of a purpose-driven company dedicated to excellence and community well-being. Whether you're seeking to embark on a new career path or enhance your existing skills, this role provides the opportunity to ignite your passion for cooking in a supportive and innovative environment.
Job Requirements
- Experience as a cook or in a related role
- Knowledge of basic food preparation principles
- Ability to acquire food safety certification
- Basic math and counting skills
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to lift, bend, push, pull and stand for extended periods
- Willingness to wear uniforms and PPE
Job 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 skills
- Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
Job Duties
- Cook and prepare a variety of food 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 food items
- Safely use a variety of utensils including knives
- Operate equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
- Bake, roast, broil, steam, and use a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods
- Arrange, garnish, and portion food according to established guidelines
- Properly store food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures
- Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils
- Maintain excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
- Adhere to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
- Ensure security of company assets
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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