Clydes - Cook - College of Charleston

Charleston, SC, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Flexible

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Uniform allowance

Training and Development

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, operating in 15 countries worldwide. With a mission rooted in service and a unified purpose to do great things for employees, partners, communities, and the planet, Aramark takes pride in serving millions of guests every day. The company's core philosophy is centered on fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment where every employee enjoys equal opportunity and is encouraged to develop their talents, pursue their passions, and grow professionally. Aramark values diversity and prohibits any form of discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other protected characteristic. This dedication creates a positive workplace culture that helps employees thrive and contribute meaningfully to their teams and communities.

The role of Cook at Aramark is essential to maintaining the high standards of food quality and safety that the company is known for. As a Cook, you will bring recipes to life by preparing a variety of dishes with precision and creativity. The role provides an exciting environment, surrounded by fresh ingredients and state-of-the-art kitchen equipment, where you can experiment with different cuisines, flavors, and cooking techniques. Safety and health are paramount; Aramark implements strict production guidelines and safety procedures to ensure that you can perform your job effectively and safely. This position offers the opportunity to not only refine your culinary skills but also to contribute to a larger mission of excellent service and customer satisfaction.

In this position, you'll be responsible for setting up workstations, preparing ingredients through measuring, chopping, trimming, and peeling, and skillfully using utensils and kitchen equipment such as ovens, stoves, mixers, and slicers. You will apply various cooking methods including baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming to prepare meat, vegetables, and other food items. Attention to detail is essential as you'll arrange, garnish, and portion food in accordance with established guidelines to maintain presentation quality. Maintaining a clean and sanitized work area is crucial, along with adhering to Aramark's food safety policies. Your role also involves engaging positively with customers, coworkers, and clients, ensuring both excellent customer service and a cooperative team environment. The position may require physical stamina as you might need to lift, bend, push, pull, and stand for extended periods. Use of personal protective equipment and uniforms will be required to meet safety standards.

Aramark offers a dynamic work environment that encourages skill development and adaptability. Job duties may evolve to meet changing client requirements and business needs, giving you the chance to grow and expand your culinary expertise. At Aramark, cooking is more than just a job—it is a way to ignite your passion for food and creativity while positively impacting the lives of others. If you love food and want to build a career that challenges and rewards you, Aramark welcomes you to join their team and pursue what matters most.

Job Requirements

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 including accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage
Ability to acquire food safety certification
Basic math and counting skills
Interpersonal communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to lift, bend, push, pull and/or stand for extended periods
Willingness to wear uniforms and/or personal protective equipment (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

Cooks and prepares 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
Ensures security of company assets