Cook

Frisco, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Rotating Shifts

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Uniform allowance

Job Description

Aramark is a leading global provider of food services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries. With a deep commitment to service excellence and sustainability, Aramark focuses on creating positive experiences for its employees, clients, and communities. The organization values inclusivity and equal employment opportunities, ensuring a welcoming workplace free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

As a Cook at Aramark, you will be immersed in a dynamic culinary environment that fosters creativity, skill development, and passion for food. This role is perfect for individuals who love to cook and experiment with different cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles while adhering to established food safety and production standards. Working with fresh ingredients and top-notch kitchen equipment, you will play a crucial role in bringing delicious recipes to life and ensuring that every dish meets Aramark’s high standards of quality and safety. This position demands versatility, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment.

The Cook position at Aramark is more than just food preparation; it’s an opportunity to grow professionally in a supportive atmosphere that values your health and well-being. You will follow rigorous production guidelines and safety procedures designed to protect both our employees and guests, allowing you to focus on what you love—cooking. This role entails preparing, measuring, mixing, and cooking food items using various methods such as baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming. You will be responsible for setting up and maintaining your workstation, properly storing food, and sanitizing utensils and equipment.

Aramark offers a workplace that encourages new skill development and adaptability, recognizing that job responsibilities may evolve to meet client and business needs. The Cook role may have physical demands including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended periods of standing or walking. Additionally, the role requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and may involve wearing uniforms to maintain hygiene and professional standards.

By joining Aramark as a Cook, you become part of a company that is dedicated to supporting its employees’ growth and success. You will have the chance to work alongside passionate culinary professionals while contributing to memorable dining experiences for a diverse clientele. This position offers a meaningful career path where your passion for food and commitment to excellence are valued and nurtured. Working at Aramark means being part of a mission-driven organization focused on service, teamwork, and innovation, all while upholding the highest standards of food safety and customer satisfaction.

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 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
ability to lift, bend, push, pull and walk or stand for extended periods
willingness to wear uniforms and use 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