Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $14.50 - $19.50
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Uniform allowance
safe work environment
Job Description
Aramark is a global leader in food service, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests every day in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in a strong service ethos and united by a shared purpose, Aramark is committed to making positive impacts not only for its clients and partners but also for its employees, communities, and the planet. The company thrives on fostering an inclusive work environment that values diversity and equal employment opportunities, ensuring that every team member feels respected and empowered to reach their full potential. With a focus on professional growth, Aramark believes that a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and offer meaningful challenges that cultivate a sense of belonging and success.
The Cook position at Aramark offers an exciting opportunity to turn your passion for food into a rewarding career. As a Cook on the Aramark team, you will be at the heart of creating delicious meals, bringing a variety of recipes to life with creativity and precision. You will work in a fast-paced environment equipped with the best kitchen tools and fresh ingredients, allowing you to experiment with different cuisines, flavors, and cooking techniques. This role goes beyond basic food preparation; it invites you to explore your culinary skills while adhering to strict safety and production guidelines that ensure the highest food quality and hygiene standards. By joining Aramark, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that values culinary craftsmanship and prioritizes employee health and safety.
In this role, you will prepare a wide range of dishes following standardized recipes and production protocols, setting up your workstation with all necessary ingredients and equipment. You will handle food preparation tasks such as measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling while operating various kitchen equipment like ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers. Your responsibilities will also include cooking food using different methods — baking, roasting, broiling, steaming — and expertly arranging and garnishing dishes before service. Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of your work area is vital to the position, as is following Aramark’s safety policies to protect company assets and uphold food safety standards.
Aramark values the continuous development of skills and encourages employees to embrace new responsibilities that contribute to the organization’s success. While the essential functions of the Cook role may vary depending on the specific client location and operational needs, the core mission remains the same: to deliver excellent food service that delights customers. This role may include 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 to ensure workplace safety. By joining Aramark as a Cook, you will ignite your culinary passion, gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment, and grow your career in the food service industry.
The Cook position at Aramark offers an exciting opportunity to turn your passion for food into a rewarding career. As a Cook on the Aramark team, you will be at the heart of creating delicious meals, bringing a variety of recipes to life with creativity and precision. You will work in a fast-paced environment equipped with the best kitchen tools and fresh ingredients, allowing you to experiment with different cuisines, flavors, and cooking techniques. This role goes beyond basic food preparation; it invites you to explore your culinary skills while adhering to strict safety and production guidelines that ensure the highest food quality and hygiene standards. By joining Aramark, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that values culinary craftsmanship and prioritizes employee health and safety.
In this role, you will prepare a wide range of dishes following standardized recipes and production protocols, setting up your workstation with all necessary ingredients and equipment. You will handle food preparation tasks such as measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling while operating various kitchen equipment like ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers. Your responsibilities will also include cooking food using different methods — baking, roasting, broiling, steaming — and expertly arranging and garnishing dishes before service. Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of your work area is vital to the position, as is following Aramark’s safety policies to protect company assets and uphold food safety standards.
Aramark values the continuous development of skills and encourages employees to embrace new responsibilities that contribute to the organization’s success. While the essential functions of the Cook role may vary depending on the specific client location and operational needs, the core mission remains the same: to deliver excellent food service that delights customers. This role may include 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 to ensure workplace safety. By joining Aramark as a Cook, you will ignite your culinary passion, gain hands-on experience in a supportive environment, and grow your career in the food service industry.
Job Requirements
- Experience as a cook or in a related role
- Knowledge of food preparation and food safety regulations
- Ability to acquire food safety certification
- Basic math and counting skills
- Effective interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended walking or standing
- Willingness to wear uniforms and personal protective equipment
Job Qualifications
- Experience as a cook or in a related role
- Validated knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage
- Ability to acquire food safety certification
- Basic math and counting skills
- 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
- 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
- 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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