Cook - Collierville Rehabilitation an - Food

Memphis, TN, USA|

Job Overview

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Job Description

Aramark is a leading global provider of food, facilities, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries. Known for its deep-rooted commitment to service and its unifying purpose, Aramark strives to positively impact its employees, partners, communities, and the environment. With a philosophy that values diversity, equality, and inclusiveness, the company fosters a work environment where every individual can thrive regardless of race, color, religion, gender, or any other protected characteristics. Aramark not only prioritizes excellent service but also invests significantly in the professional growth and personal passions of its workforce, encouraging employees to reach their full potential in a supportive and rewarding setting.

The Cook role at Aramark is an exciting opportunity for individuals who are passionate about culinary arts and eager to develop their cooking skills in a dynamic environment. As a Cook, you will be instrumental in bringing recipes to life, experimenting with various cuisines, flavors, and cooking methods while using fresh ingredients and state-of-the-art equipment. This position goes beyond basic food preparation, inviting creativity and innovation in daily tasks. Aramark places importance on health and safety, ensuring that all team members adhere to stringent production guidelines and safety procedures to maintain a safe workplace while doing what they love.

The responsibilities of the Cook include preparing a diverse range of food items according to standardized recipes and production guidelines, setting up workstations efficiently, and ensuring the proper handling and storage of food to meet safety regulations. Practical skills such as measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling ingredients are essential. The role requires the safe use of various utensils and cooking equipment such as ovens, stoves, mixers, slicers, among others. The Cook will engage in multiple cooking techniques including baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming. Presentation skills are also vital, as food must be garnished and portioned according to established standards.

Maintaining cleanliness and sanitization is a key part of the role to ensure food safety and quality. In addition, the Cook is expected to uphold excellent customer service and a positive demeanor towards customers, guests, co-workers, and clients. Adherence to Aramark’s safety policies is mandatory, including maintaining food safety certifications and following accurate food handling and sanitation procedures. This role may involve physical demands such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and prolonged periods of walking or standing. The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and uniforms may also be required.

Aramark values its employees’ skills and dedication and offers a career path where new duties and responsibilities can arise, ensuring growth opportunities remain dynamic and responsive to business needs. Working as a Cook with Aramark means joining a vibrant team that encourages skill development, passion, and a commitment to excellence. The role is suited for someone with prior experience in cooking, solid knowledge of food safety regulations, and strong interpersonal communication skills. It represents a fulfilling career choice for those who love cooking and want to contribute to an organization that cares about its people and their professional journeys.

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 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

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, etc
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, etc
Adhere to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
Ensure security of company assets