Cook - Millsaps College

Jackson, MS, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Hourly

Range $12.25 - $16.25

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

Uniform allowance

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food service, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests every day across 15 countries. Known for its commitment to service and quality, Aramark plays a significant role in a wide range of industries including education, healthcare, sports, and business dining. The company emphasizes a culture that values diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity, ensuring all employees can thrive regardless of their background. Aramark’s mission centers on making a positive impact on its employees, clients, communities, and the planet by delivering excellent service and fostering sustainable practices.

As a Cook at Aramark, you will become an integral part of a passionate and creative team dedicated to bringing recipes to life with freshness and quality at the forefront. This role is perfect for individuals who not only love to cook but are eager to experiment with different cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles while following established production guidelines and safety procedures. With access to high-quality ingredients and state-of-the-art kitchen equipment, you will be immersed in an environment that encourages culinary innovation balanced with rigorous food safety standards.

Your duties will encompass everything from preparing ingredients by chopping, mixing, and measuring to cooking food using various methods such as baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming. Aramark ensures that all cooks are supported with clear procedures to maintain the cleanliness and safety of their work environment, including sanitizing utensils and work areas. Additionally, you will be responsible for proper food storage that adheres to food safety policies and maintaining a positive customer service attitude toward guests, clients, and coworkers alike.

Besides the technical cooking skills, Aramark values interpersonal communication skills and a commitment to safety policies. This role also involves physical activity such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended periods of walking and standing. Uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required to ensure your safety and hygiene at all times. Aramark believes in continuous professional growth, offering you opportunities to develop new skills and advance your career within a globally recognized organization. By joining Aramark as a Cook, you are not only pursuing a career in culinary arts but also joining a company that is dedicated to sustainability, employee well-being, and community engagement.

Job Requirements

Experience as a cook or in a related role
Knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations
Ability to acquire food safety certification
Basic math and counting skills
Effective interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to lift, bend, push, pull and stand for extended periods
Willingness to wear uniforms and/or personal protective equipment (PPE)
Commitment to following safety and sanitation policies

Job Qualifications

Experience as a cook or in a related role
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