Cook - Kipp Cooper Norcross Academy

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $19.00 - $21.00
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Disability Coverage

Job Description

Aramark is a leading global provider of food services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries. Known for its commitment to service and its purpose-driven culture, Aramark fosters an inclusive environment where employees can grow professionally and personally. Rooted in service and united by a common goal, the company strives to make a positive impact on its partners, communities, and the planet. Aramark believes in equal employment opportunities and actively supports diversity and inclusion, ensuring every employee can participate fully and equally within the organization.

The role of Cook at Aramark offers a unique opportunity for individuals passionate about culinary arts to join a vibrant team dedicated to excellence in food preparation. As a Cook, you will be immersed in a dynamic environment that encourages creativity and experimentation with diverse cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles. Working with fresh ingredients and top-of-the-line equipment, this position provides a platform to develop and showcase culinary skills while maintaining high standards of food safety and quality. The position offers an hourly wage ranging from $19.00 to $21.00, reflecting Aramark’s commitment to fair compensation and employee well-being.

In this role, you will play a crucial part in bringing recipes to life, preparing a variety of food items according to established production guidelines and standardized recipes. Your responsibilities will include setting up your workstation with necessary ingredients and tools, using various cooking methods such as baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming to prepare meats, vegetables, and other foods. The opportunity to work with sophisticated kitchen equipment like ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers allows you to refine your technical proficiency. Emphasis on safe food handling, sanitation, and storage aligns with Aramark’s dedication to health and safety standards, ensuring that all dishes served meet both quality and compliance requirements.

The Cook position at Aramark is more than just cooking; it is about creating positive dining experiences for guests, maintaining excellent customer service, and fostering a positive work atmosphere. You will engage with customers, coworkers, and clients with a professional and friendly demeanor, contributing to a supportive team environment. Additionally, adherence to company policies including food safety, sanitation, and security is vital to maintaining a safe and efficient food service operation.

Aramark also supports the well-being of its employees by offering comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement savings plans such as 401(k), and paid time off including parental leave and disability coverage. The company encourages continuous learning and skill development, recognizing that evolving job duties and responsibilities are part of the growth experience. This role may require physical activities such as lifting, bending, extended standing, and walking, as well as wearing uniforms and personal protective equipment to ensure safety.

Joining Aramark as a Cook means becoming part of a respected organization that values passion, innovation, and dedication to high-quality food service. If you love to cook and aspire to advance your culinary career in a supportive, growth-oriented environment, this position provides a rewarding and challenging opportunity to do what you love while achieving professional success.

Job Requirements

  • Education level as required by location or client
  • prior experience cooking or in food preparation
  • ability to follow production guidelines and recipes
  • capacity to safely use kitchen equipment and utensils
  • willingness to obtain food safety certification
  • physical ability to perform tasks involving lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended standing or walking
  • willingness to wear uniforms and use personal protective equipment as needed
  • compliance with company safety policies and procedures

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, coworkers
  • adhere to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
  • ensure security of company assets

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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