Cook

San Jose, CA, USA|

Job Overview

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food and facilities services, proudly serving millions of guests every day across 15 countries. Founded on a strong commitment to customer service and sustainability, Aramark is known for creating environments where people can thrive, whether in sports venues, universities, hospitals, or corporate offices. Their mission is deeply rooted in service and grounded by a commitment to ethical practices, diversity, inclusion, and providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of their background or characteristics protected by law. Aramark prioritizes employee development, workplace safety, and community engagement, aiming to empower every team member to reach their full potential while making a positive impact on the communities they serve.

The Cook role at Aramark is an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about food preparation and culinary creativity. As a Cook, you will be an essential member of the team, responsible for bringing recipes to life using fresh ingredients and state-of-the-art kitchen equipment. This position offers the chance to work with various cuisines and cooking techniques, providing a dynamic environment for culinary experimentation and skill development. The role requires adherence to strict production guidelines and safety protocols set by Aramark, ensuring a focus on safe food handling and sanitation. You will be expected to prepare food items by measuring, chopping, mixing, and cooking using multiple methods such as roasting, baking, steaming, and broiling.

Being a Cook at Aramark also means providing excellent customer service, maintaining a positive outlook towards colleagues and guests, and contributing to a clean, organized, and safe kitchen environment. This position may involve physical demands such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended periods of standing or walking. Safety procedures and the use of personal protective equipment are also integral to this role. The company offers a supportive culture where employees continuously learn new skills and adapt to changing duties to meet business needs. If you enjoy cooking, take pride in food quality and safety, and value a collaborative workplace, this position will enable you to ignite your culinary passion while contributing to Aramark’s mission to serve great food in environments that matter.

Job Requirements

Experience as a cook or in a related role
knowledge of food preparation and cooking methods
ability to acquire food safety certification
basic math and counting skills
strong interpersonal communication skills
ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for extended periods
willingness to wear uniforms and personal protective equipment

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 including 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 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, and mixers
bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses various 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, and co-workers
adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
ensures security of company assets