Cook - Evening Shift - FT - Boulder Community Health

Thornton, CO, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Range $20.00 - $22.50

Work Schedule

Day Shifts

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental leave

Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in providing food services, facilities management, and uniform services across 15 countries. With a commitment to service and a mission to make a positive impact on communities, partners, and the planet, Aramark prides itself on creating opportunities for employees to grow professionally while delivering exceptional experiences for their customers. The company's culture promotes equality, diversity, and inclusivity, ensuring that every employee feels welcomed and valued regardless of race, gender, age, or background. Aramark’s footprint in food services spans a broad range of settings including healthcare, education, sports venues, and corporate dining, emphasizing both quality and sustainability initiatives.

The Cook position at Aramark, specifically located at Boulder Community Hospital in Boulder, Colorado, offers a dynamic and engaging role for individuals passionate about culinary arts and food preparation. This role is focused on bringing recipes to life and encourages creativity by working with fresh ingredients and top-tier equipment. Working as a Cook, the individual will not only prepare meals but also experiment with cuisines, flavors, and cooking techniques, enriching the customer's dining experience. The position requires availability to work flexible shifts between 11:00 AM and 9:00 PM, including weekends and holidays, to maintain a consistent and high-standard food service.

The hourly wage ranges from $20.00 to $22.50, reflecting Aramark's commitment to fair compensation. Beyond the cooking tasks, the role is embedded with adherence to established production guidelines and safety procedures to safeguard employee health and food safety. The cook will be responsible for preparing, measuring, chopping, baking, roasting, and properly storing food items in adherence to health standards. The environment promotes continuous development by encouraging learning new skills and taking on varied responsibilities to meet business needs.

Additionally, Aramark offers comprehensive benefits to eligible employees such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as retirement savings plans, paid parental leave, and disability coverage. These benefits reflect Aramark’s commitment to employee well-being and work-life balance. Joining Aramark as a Cook means becoming a part of a respected hospitality and food service company that values passion, teamwork, and innovation in delivering quality food experiences that make a difference.

Job Requirements

Experience as a cook or in a related role
knowledge of food preparation principles and food safety regulations
ability to acquire food safety certification
basic math skills
good communication skills
physical ability to lift, bend, push, pull, and stand for extended periods
willingness to work shifts between 11:00 AM and 9:00 PM including weekends and holidays
ability to wear uniforms and personal protective equipment
availability to work at Boulder Community Hospital in Boulder, Colorado

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
demonstrate 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
bake, roast, broil, steam, and use various 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, and co-workers
adhere to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
ensure security of company assets