Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $21.00
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Disability Coverage

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food services and facilities management, operating in 15 countries and serving millions of guests daily. Rooted deeply in service and united by a clear purpose, Aramark strives to make a positive impact not only for its employees but for its clients, partners, communities, and the environment. The company believes in equal opportunity, welcoming diversity across race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, military status, and other protected characteristics. At Aramark, the focus is on fostering professional growth, nurturing talent, and fueling passion to empower employees to reach their full potential. For those seeking a meaningful career built on service, continuous development, and inclusivity, Aramark offers a supportive and dynamic environment that cultivates both personal and professional success.

The Cook position at Aramark embodies the company’s commitment to quality, creativity, and safety in food preparation. This is an hourly role with a competitive wage of $21.00 per hour, designed for individuals who have a passion for cooking and a desire to experiment with diverse cuisines and cooking techniques. As a cook on this team, you will be surrounded by fresh ingredients and top-tier kitchen equipment which allows for exploration beyond standard food preparation. Your role will involve bringing recipes to life while being encouraged to express your culinary creativity safely and effectively.

The Cook position offers more than just routine cooking duties; it is an opportunity to develop and refine culinary skills in a supportive setting that values safety and high standards. Aramark maintains rigorous production guidelines and safety procedures to ensure the wellbeing of their teams and guests. This means that as a cook, you will learn and apply best practices in food handling, sanitation, and storage. Responsibility and adherence to safety protocols are paramount, including obtaining and maintaining required food safety certifications.

Your daily tasks will include setting up workstations, preparing ingredients, operating kitchen equipment, and utilizing different cooking methods such as baking, broiling, roasting, and steaming. Presentation and portion control are also key facets of the role, alongside maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of your workspace. Beyond the kitchen skills, the role requires a positive attitude and excellent customer service to ensure a pleasant experience for guests and effective collaboration with co-workers.

Working at Aramark means entering a culture of continuous development and flexibility. The company recognizes the evolving nature of job demands and commits to providing an environment that supports change and growth. This positions the cook role not only as a job but as a career opportunity with potential to expand responsibilities and acquire new skills as business needs evolve. Additionally, Aramark supports its workforce with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement savings plans, paid time off, parental leave, and disability coverage, all tailored to the employee's location and eligibility.

Joining Aramark as a Cook means becoming part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to service excellence and community impact. The role is ideal for those who value creativity in cooking, safety in food preparation, and a workplace that invests in personal growth and wellbeing. If you have experience in cooking and are ready to take your culinary skills to the next level within a company that cares about its people and customers alike, this position offers an exciting and rewarding opportunity.

Job Requirements

  • high school diploma or equivalent
  • experience as a cook or in a related role
  • knowledge of food preparation techniques and safety regulations
  • ability to obtain and maintain food safety certification
  • basic math skills
  • effective communication skills
  • ability to perform physical demands such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended walking or standing
  • willingness to wear uniforms and 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
  • 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 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

No experience required


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