Cook

Wilmington, NC, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Flexible

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

uniform provided

Training opportunities

Employee Discounts

Career Development

safe work environment

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries. Focused on delivering exceptional quality and service, Aramark operates in various sectors including education, healthcare, business, sports and leisure, and corrections. With a mission rooted in serving others and a commitment to sustainability, the company strives to make a positive impact on the communities it serves while fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. Aramark emphasizes career development, offering its employees numerous opportunities to grow professionally and personally within the organization. They value equal employment opportunity and promote a culture free from discrimination, supporting every individual regardless of race, religion, gender identity, or other protected characteristics.

As a Cook at Aramark, you will play a vital role in bringing recipes to life and enhancing the dining experience for guests. This position involves preparing a variety of foods according to standardized recipes and production guidelines, working with fresh ingredients and state-of-the-art cooking equipment. The role allows for creativity and experimentation with different cuisines, flavors, and cooking techniques. You will be responsible for setting up your workstation, preparing ingredients through measuring, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling, and safely using kitchen utensils and equipment like ovens, stoves, and slicers. In addition to cooking duties, you will be expected to maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in your work area, adhere to company safety policies, and ensure proper storage of food items. Customer service and a positive attitude towards guests and coworkers are highly valued. Aramark supports its employees’ health and safety, providing guidelines and training to uphold high standards of food safety and sanitation. This role may involve physical activities such as lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods, and it may require the use of personal protective equipment. The Cook position at Aramark offers an excellent opportunity for those passionate about food and cooking to advance their culinary skills in a dynamic and supportive environment. No specific salary or employment type has been disclosed.

Job Requirements

Experience as a cook or in a related role required
validated knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation
various cooking methods
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 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 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 Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
ensures security of company assets