Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $18.00 - $22.00
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
retirement savings plan
Paid parental leave
Disability Coverage
work/life resources

Job Description

Aramark is a leading global provider of food services, facilities management, and uniform services, operating in 15 countries and serving millions of guests daily. Renowned for its commitment to service excellence, Aramark strives to create positive impacts not only for its clients and customers but also for its employees, communities, and the planet. The company emphasizes equal employment opportunities and inclusivity, ensuring that every employee is free to participate fully regardless of their background or personal characteristics. Aramark values career development, aiming to nurture employees' talents and passions while supporting their professional growth through various resources and opportunities. They maintain a focus on safety, quality, and sustainability in all facets of their operations, reinforcing their dedication to doing great things for people and the environment around them.

The Cook position at Aramark offers a remarkable opportunity for individuals passionate about culinary arts and food preparation. This role allows cooks to engage creatively with recipes, flavors, and cooking techniques beyond standard food preparation. Working with fresh ingredients and the best kitchen equipment, the cook becomes immersed in an environment where experimentation with different cuisines is encouraged. The hourly wage for this position ranges from $18.00 to $22.00, reflecting Aramark's commitment to offering competitive compensation. This job involves preparing and cooking various foods according to production guidelines and standardized recipes while ensuring safety and sanitation standards. Cooks at Aramark not only prepare food but also handle ingredient measurement, weighing, chopping, and cooking using multiple methods such as roasting, broiling, baking, and steaming.

This job requires proficiency with kitchen utensils and equipment, including knives, ovens, stoves, mixers, and slicers, ensuring food is cooked to the highest standards. Many responsibilities also involve maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of the workstation, ensuring food storage adheres to safety regulations, and upholding excellent customer service with a positive demeanor towards guests and coworkers. The company prioritizes employee health by implementing rigorous production guidelines and safety procedures. Moreover, Aramark provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision insurance, retirement savings options such as 401(k), paid parental leave, and disability coverage, all subject to eligibility and location.

The cook is integral to the Aramark team, responsible for supporting food preparation and presentation that meets the company’s high standards. The environment offers opportunities for skill development and advancement within a company deeply rooted in service, inclusivity, and sustainability. Aramark encourages employees to pursue their passion in food, embrace new challenges, and be part of a community committed to growth and excellence in dining experiences. Those interested in joining Aramark’s culinary team can anticipate a supportive environment where creativity and quality are highly valued.

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

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

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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