Cook - Culinary

Colleyville, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Career Development

Uniform allowance

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in foodservice, facilities, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests every day across 15 countries. Rooted in service and united by their purpose, Aramark strives to create a positive impact for their employees, partners, and communities while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility. With a diverse portfolio ranging from educational institutions, healthcare facilities, sports and entertainment venues to business dining, Aramark offers a dynamic and inclusive workplace where employees can develop their talents and fuel their passions toward professional growth.

As a Cook at Aramark, you will play a vital role in bringing a variety of recipes to life, combining creativity with practical culinary skills. This position immerses you in an environment surrounded by fresh ingredients and top-notch kitchen equipment, allowing you to experiment with different cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles. At Aramark, the focus extends beyond food preparation to include adherence to strict food safety and sanitation standards ensuring the health and well-being of both employees and guests. The company provides production guidelines and safety procedures to support you in performing your role efficiently and safely.

The Cook role is dynamic, evolving based on the client’s requirements and business needs at different Aramark locations. You will be responsible for setting up your workstation, preparing ingredients with precision, and employing various cooking techniques such as baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming. Your creativity will also show in how you garnish and portion dishes according to established guidelines. Maintaining clean and sanitized work areas, equipment, and utensils is an essential part of this role, along with upholding Aramark’s high standards for customer service and positive engagement with guests, clients, and colleagues.

Joining Aramark means becoming part of a mission-driven organization that values inclusion and equal opportunity for all employees. Whether you are pursuing a new challenge or seeking a rewarding career path in the culinary field, Aramark fosters an environment designed to help you reach your full potential. The company supports employee development and encourages continuous learning, making this a great opportunity for those who are passionate about food and eager to grow within a reputable global service provider.

Job Requirements

Experience as a cook or in a related role
Ability to acquire food safety certification
Basic math and counting skills
Ability to use knives and kitchen equipment safely
Ability to follow safety and sanitation procedures
Ability to communicate effectively
Physical ability to perform lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing
Must wear uniforms and/or use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required

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