Cook - Edward Jones - Tempe

Mesa, AZ, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

training programs

Career Development

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests daily in 15 countries worldwide. Rooted deeply in a mission to provide exceptional service, Aramark continually strives to make a meaningful impact on their communities, partners, employees, and the planet. This company is known for fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment where all employees have equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, or military status. Aramark’s dedication to sustainability, innovation, and professional development creates an empowering workplace where talent and passion can thrive. The company’s commitment to employee growth is evident in their career path opportunities, diverse work culture, and emphasis on safety and health standards. With a robust presence in the industry, Aramark offers dynamic roles that cater to various skill sets and career goals.

As a Cook at Aramark, you will be at the heart of bringing delicious recipes to life. This role embraces creativity, skill, and passion for cooking, immersing you in an environment that champions fresh ingredients and top-notch kitchen equipment. Your responsibilities will include preparing a wide variety of foods following strict production guidelines and standardized recipes, ensuring that every dish meets quality and safety standards. You will engage with multiple cooking techniques such as baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming, working with meats, vegetables, and other food items to craft exemplary meals. Operating kitchen tools and equipment like ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers will be part of your daily routine, alongside maintaining a clean and sanitized workspace.

At Aramark, safety and food handling policies are paramount, so adherence to these protocols is necessary to uphold the company’s standards. You will be expected to handle all ingredients properly by measuring, weighing, chopping, and prepping with precision. Equally important is maintaining a positive attitude toward coworkers and guests, reflecting Aramark’s customer service values. The role also includes properly storing food items to guarantee freshness and compliance with health regulations. The work environment can be physically demanding, requiring you to handle lifting, bending, extended walking, and standing. The position may require wearing uniforms and personal protective equipment for safety purposes.

Joining Aramark means becoming part of a team that celebrates growth, teamwork, and continuous learning. This position supports your ambition to reach new heights in your culinary career while working for a company that values its employees’ well-being, diversity, and success. Embrace the opportunity to innovate with flavors, learn new cooking styles, and contribute to a service that resonates globally. With Aramark, your passion for food can flourish in a supportive atmosphere that values your expertise and dedication, making this Cook role a fulfilling and impactful career choice.

Job Requirements

Experience as a cook or in a related role required
Knowledge of food safety regulations and preparation techniques
Ability to acquire food safety certification
Basic math and counting skills
Good interpersonal communication skills
Ability to work in a physically demanding environment including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods
Willingness to comply with uniform and PPE requirements

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
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