Cook - Dallas Baptist University

Grand Prairie, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Temporary

Full-time

Part-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $13.75 - $18.50

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Day Shifts

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Uniform allowance

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance program

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food and facilities management, proudly serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries. Established with a deep commitment to service, the company’s mission centers on doing great things for its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. Aramark’s culture promotes equal employment opportunity, inclusivity, and diversity, ensuring every employee feels valued and empowered. They provide a work environment where talent development, passion fueling, and professional growth are prioritized. Whether you are seeking new challenges, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work, Aramark strives to support your full potential. To achieve this, they consistently invest in their workforce by promoting safety, innovation, and the highest standards in food production and customer service.

As a Cook at Aramark, you become a vital part of a thriving team that brings culinary creativity to the forefront. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about food and cooking who want to work in a setting surrounded by fresh ingredients, top-notch equipment, and opportunities to experiment with various cuisines and cooking styles. Your responsibilities will include preparing food according to standardized recipes and production guidelines, setting up workstations with necessary ingredients and equipment, and skillfully handling a variety of kitchen utensils and appliances. You will engage in diverse cooking techniques such as baking, roasting, broiling, steaming, and more, ensuring every dish served meets Aramark’s quality and safety standards. This position also emphasizes adherence to food safety policies, proper storage procedures, cleanliness, and sanitation, creating a safe and hygienic environment for both the team and guests.

Aramark values the growth of its employees, offering pathways to develop new skills and capabilities as part of their career journey. The company encourages creativity and innovation in food preparation and values excellent customer service and a positive demeanor. Physical demands of the role may include lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended periods of walking or standing, along with the need for personal protective equipment and uniforms. This full-time position requires a dedication to safety, quality, and teamwork, and it provides a fulfilling opportunity to pursue a passion for cooking while making a meaningful impact in customer experiences and community health. Joining Aramark means not just securing a job but embracing a rewarding career within a company celebrated for its commitment to people and excellence in food services.

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, etc.
Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
Ensures security of company assets