Cook - Da Vinci Science Center

Bethlehem, PA, USA|

Job Overview

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Uniform allowance

Employee Discounts

Professional Development

retirement savings plan

Job Description

Aramark is a globally recognized food service, facilities, and uniform services provider operating in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by a common purpose, Aramark strives to make a positive impact for its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. The company prides itself on fostering an inclusive work environment, ensuring equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. With millions of guests served daily, Aramark's commitment to excellence is reflected in its dedication to service, quality, and empowerment of its workforce.

The Cook role at Aramark offers an exciting opportunity for culinary enthusiasts who are passionate about food and creativity in the kitchen. As a Cook, you will bring recipes to life while experimenting with different cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles, utilizing fresh ingredients and state-of-the-art equipment. This role involves hands-on food preparation, including measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, and trimming various food items, as well as operating kitchen equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers. You will also be responsible for baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming foods while ensuring that every dish meets the highest standards of quality and presentation.

In addition to culinary expertise, Aramark emphasizes maintaining strict food safety and sanitation practices. As a Cook, you will properly store food items following established food safety policies and regularly clean and sanitize your work area, tools, and equipment to uphold a safe and hygienic kitchen environment. The role requires excellent customer service skills and a positive attitude when interacting with guests, clients, co-workers, and customers, fostering a welcoming atmosphere.

This position may involve physical demands such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, extended walking, and standing, as well as the need for protective uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE). Aramark supports your professional growth and skill development, encouraging you to take on new challenges and expand your culinary abilities. By joining Aramark, you become part of a team dedicated to excellence, creativity, and service that positively influences the dining experience of countless guests worldwide.

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 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
adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
ensures security of company assets