Cook (M-F)

San Francisco, CA, USA|

Job Overview

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $26.20

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Savings Plans

Paid parental leave

Disability Coverage

work/life resources

Job Description

Aramark is a leading provider of food services, facilities management, and uniforms, serving millions of guests each day across 15 countries worldwide. Rooted in service and united by purpose, Aramark is committed to doing great things for its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. The company fosters an inclusive work environment that values diversity and equal opportunity, ensuring that every employee can participate fully in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, disability, or other legally protected characteristics. Aramark is devoted to employee growth by promoting talents, encouraging passions, and empowering professional progress. Its comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental, vision, retirement savings plans such as 401(k), parental leave, disability coverage, and various work-life resources, which vary by location and eligibility.

The role of Cook at Aramark is an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about food and culinary creativity. As a Cook, you will help bring recipes to life by working with fresh ingredients and top-quality kitchen equipment. The position involves preparing a wide variety of food items according to standardized recipes and production guidelines, allowing you to experiment with different cuisines, flavors, and cooking techniques. Aramark emphasizes health and safety, providing clear production guidelines and safety procedures that enable you to thrive in your role while maintaining the highest standards of food safety and sanitation. The hourly pay for this position is $26.20, reflecting the company's commitment to fair and competitive compensation. Working as a Cook at Aramark means being part of a supportive team that values excellent customer service and a positive work environment.

In this role, you will be responsible for setting up workstations, measuring, weighing, and prepping ingredients by chopping, trimming, and peeling, while always following food safety policies. You'll operate various kitchen equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers, and apply multiple cooking methods including baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming on meats, vegetables, and other foods. Presentation is key, so arranging, garnishing, and portioning food according to established standards will be an essential part of your duties. Maintaining cleanliness and sanitization of your work area and tools will ensure a safe and organized kitchen environment. Additionally, you'll maintain a positive demeanor towards guests, coworkers, and clients, adhering to Aramark's safety policies, including the accurate handling and storage of food and safeguarding company assets. This role may involve physical demands such as lifting, bending, pushing, and prolonged standing, and may require wearing uniforms and using personal protective equipment.

Aramark encourages growth and adaptability; therefore, job duties may evolve to meet business needs, offering you a dynamic work environment where your skills and passion for cooking can flourish. If you have culinary experience and a passion for delivering quality food and service, this position offers an excellent platform to advance your career while maintaining your enthusiasm for food preparation and kitchen operations.

Job Requirements

Experience as a cook or in a related role
Knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations
Ability to acquire food safety certification
Basic math and counting skills
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to handle physical demands including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended walking or standing
Willingness to wear uniforms and use personal protective equipment

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, etc.
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