Cook - Renaissance at Kessler Park - Food

Grand Prairie, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Uniforms Provided

Career development opportunities

Employee assistance program

safe work environment

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services. Operating in 15 countries around the world, Aramark serves millions of guests daily, with a dedication rooted in service and a commitment to bettering communities, partners, and the planet. The company values equality and inclusiveness, ensuring that every employee has equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Aramark promotes career development by fostering talents, fueling passions, and empowering professional growth. With a focus on providing a supportive and fulfilling work environment, Aramark looks for individuals ready to take on new challenges, find a sense of belonging, or work in a great environment where they can reach their full potential.

The Cook position at Aramark offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about food and cooking. As a Cook on the team, you will be immersed in a creative culinary environment that goes beyond basic food preparation. Surrounded by fresh ingredients and the latest kitchen equipment, you will bring recipes to life and experiment with diverse cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles. This role requires adherence to Aramark's production guidelines and safety procedures, helping to ensure food safety and employee well-being. You will prepare a variety of foods by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling ingredients while safely using utensils and kitchen equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers. Your responsibilities will include cooking methods like baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming different foods, as well as properly storing food to comply with food safety policies.

Beyond food preparation, you will maintain cleanliness by sanitizing work areas, equipment, and utensils, and you will engage positively with customers, guests, and coworkers to provide excellent service. The role involves physical activity such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended periods of walking and standing. Aramark provides uniforms and may require the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to ensure employee safety. This position not only nurtures your cooking skills but also emphasizes teamwork, communication, and a positive attitude. Joining Aramark as a Cook means being part of a company that values your growth, safety, and passion for food, offering an environment where you can ignite your culinary creativity and reach new professional heights.

Job Requirements

Experience as a cook or in a related role required
validated knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations
ability to acquire food safety certification
ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended walking and standing
ability to wear uniforms and use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
strong interpersonal communication skills
basic math and counting 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

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
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