Cook - Lilly Garden South Cafe

Indianapolis, IN, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Hourly

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Training and Development

flexible schedule

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food services and facilities management, proudly serving millions of guests every day across 15 countries. Founded on principles of service and unity, Aramark strives to make a positive impact not only for its customers but also for its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. The company fosters an inclusive work environment that champions equal employment opportunity and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or protected veteran status. This commitment to diversity helps Aramark attract a broad spectrum of talented individuals passionate about food and service. Aramark believes that a career should be an opportunity for employees to develop their skills, pursue their passions, and empower their professional growth. The company provides a supportive workplace environment where every employee can find a sense of belonging and the chance to tackle new challenges. By promoting professional development and employee well-being, Aramark aims to help its team members achieve their full potential.

This role as a Cook at Aramark places you at the heart of culinary creativity and excellence. As a Cook, you will bring recipes to life by using fresh ingredients and industry-standard kitchen equipment, giving you the opportunity to immerse yourself in the culinary arts beyond basic food preparation. You will experiment with different cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles to deliver high-quality meals that meet Aramark's stringent production guidelines and food safety standards. Your daily responsibilities will include preparing ingredients, baking, roasting, broiling, steaming, and applying various cooking techniques to ensure delicious and consistent food quality. In this position, you will also focus on food presentation, garnishing, and portion control, ensuring that every dish served aligns with company standards.

Safety and sanitation are top priorities at Aramark, which means adherence to food safety protocols is a must. You will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness in your workstation, safely handling utensils and equipment, and properly storing food products following established regulations. Additionally, you will uphold excellent customer service by maintaining a positive demeanor toward guests, coworkers, clients, and customers. This role may require physical abilities such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended periods of standing or walking, as well as the use of personal protective equipment. The Cook role requires someone passionate about culinary arts, detail-oriented, and committed to creating a safe and enjoyable dining experience for all. An opportunity with Aramark as a Cook offers a fulfilling career where your culinary skills can thrive, and your creativity can shine while contributing to a larger mission of service excellence and community impact.

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