Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
PTO
Vacation pay
Holiday pay
Medical insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
Front Line Education Assistance
Job Description
Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries. The company is known for its commitment to delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences for clients and customers through innovative culinary and hospitality solutions. Within the food service division, LifeWorks stands out as Aramark's premiere business dining segment, specializing in on-site customized restaurant services. LifeWorks is dedicated to inspiring life at work by offering heartfelt, knowledgeable, and personalized service, elevating dining beyond a simple transaction to a memorable experience.
The Cook role at Aramark represents an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant team passionate about food and creativity. This position focuses on preparing and cooking a wide variety of dishes while experimenting with different cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles. The Cook will work in an environment that prioritizes fresh ingredients and utilizes the industry's best equipment, enabling culinary professionals to express their passion and skill fully. Safety and health are paramount at Aramark, with strict production guidelines and safety procedures designed to ensure a secure and supportive workplace.
This role is primarily Monday through Friday with limited late nights or weekends, making it an attractive position for those seeking work-life balance. Full-time employees benefit from paid time off, vacation, and holiday pay alongside comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits. Additional perks include educational assistance tailored for front-line workers, promoting continuous personal and professional growth.
As a Cook, you will be responsible for essential food preparation duties such as measuring, chopping, mixing, and cooking ingredients safely and correctly. Mastery in operating kitchen equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers is required, along with the ability to bake, roast, broil, and steam various foods. Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards of workstations, utensils, and equipment is critical to uphold Aramark's food safety policies. Equally important is the ability to provide excellent customer service by maintaining a positive and professional attitude towards guests, co-workers, and clients alike.
Aramark values its employees by fostering a culture of respect, inclusivity, and development. The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and ensuring every individual can thrive regardless of race, gender, religion, or any other protected status. The Cook position not only offers a chance to develop culinary skills but also to contribute directly to creating a warm, inclusive dining environment that makes every guest feel valued.
Overall, joining Aramark as a Cook means becoming part of a leading global organization where your passion for cooking can flourish, your career can advance, and your work can truly make a difference in the lives of others. This role is ideal for those who enjoy hands-on food preparation, creative cooking, and working within a dynamic, supportive team dedicated to excellence in food service and customer experience.
The Cook role at Aramark represents an exciting opportunity to join a vibrant team passionate about food and creativity. This position focuses on preparing and cooking a wide variety of dishes while experimenting with different cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles. The Cook will work in an environment that prioritizes fresh ingredients and utilizes the industry's best equipment, enabling culinary professionals to express their passion and skill fully. Safety and health are paramount at Aramark, with strict production guidelines and safety procedures designed to ensure a secure and supportive workplace.
This role is primarily Monday through Friday with limited late nights or weekends, making it an attractive position for those seeking work-life balance. Full-time employees benefit from paid time off, vacation, and holiday pay alongside comprehensive medical, vision, and dental benefits. Additional perks include educational assistance tailored for front-line workers, promoting continuous personal and professional growth.
As a Cook, you will be responsible for essential food preparation duties such as measuring, chopping, mixing, and cooking ingredients safely and correctly. Mastery in operating kitchen equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers is required, along with the ability to bake, roast, broil, and steam various foods. Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation standards of workstations, utensils, and equipment is critical to uphold Aramark's food safety policies. Equally important is the ability to provide excellent customer service by maintaining a positive and professional attitude towards guests, co-workers, and clients alike.
Aramark values its employees by fostering a culture of respect, inclusivity, and development. The company is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and ensuring every individual can thrive regardless of race, gender, religion, or any other protected status. The Cook position not only offers a chance to develop culinary skills but also to contribute directly to creating a warm, inclusive dining environment that makes every guest feel valued.
Overall, joining Aramark as a Cook means becoming part of a leading global organization where your passion for cooking can flourish, your career can advance, and your work can truly make a difference in the lives of others. This role is ideal for those who enjoy hands-on food preparation, creative cooking, and working within a dynamic, supportive team dedicated to excellence in food service and customer experience.
Job Requirements
- Experience as a cook or in a related role required
- Validated knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation and food safety regulations
- Must be able to acquire food safety certification
- Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended walking and standing
- Willingness to wear uniforms and/or personal protective equipment
- Basic math skills
- Strong interpersonal communication skills
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
- 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 a variety of 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, co-workers
- Adhere to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
- Ensure security of company assets
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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