Cook - Salvation Army - Dallas

Dallas, TX, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Work Schedule

Standard Hours

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

Career development opportunities

flexible scheduling

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food services and facilities management, proudly serving millions of guests every day across 15 countries. With a deep-rooted commitment to service and a united purpose, Aramark strives to make a positive impact not only for their employees but also for their partners, communities, and the environment. The company operates in diverse sectors, including education, healthcare, business, sports, leisure, and corrections, making it one of the most recognized and trusted brands in the service industry worldwide. Aramark's culture is built on the foundation of respect, teamwork, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring every employee has equal opportunity to thrive and contribute meaningfully. They support a work atmosphere that embraces innovation, creativity, and professional development, fostering growth that goes hand-in-hand with delivering exceptional guest experiences.

The role of a Cook at Aramark offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about food and culinary arts to bring recipes to life while expressing their creativity in a dynamic kitchen environment. This position involves working closely with fresh ingredients and the latest kitchen equipment to experiment with different cuisines, flavors, and cooking techniques. A Cook will prepare, bake, roast, broil, steam, and arrange a variety of foods according to standardized recipes and production guidelines, ensuring high standards in food quality and presentation. The role requires adherence to Aramark's strict food safety policies and sanitation procedures to provide safe, delicious meals and maintain an orderly workspace. Working as part of a dedicated team, the Cook will also engage in consistent communication with co-workers and customers to deliver excellent service and foster a welcoming dining experience. This position may involve physical demands such as lifting, bending, and extended standing, and the use of personal protective equipment as required. Aramark values development and supports employees in building new skills while encouraging a positive attitude and professionalism in the workplace. By joining Aramark as a Cook, individuals will pursue what matters to them, ignite their passion for food, and climb new heights in their culinary careers within a reputable and supportive organization.

Job Requirements

Experience as a cook or in a related role required
Must be able to acquire food safety certification
Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended standing
Basic math and counting skills
Effective interpersonal communication skills
Ability to follow safety and sanitation guidelines
Willingness to wear required 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
Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
Ability to work under physical demands including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended walking and standing
Ability to wear uniforms and personal protective equipment
High school diploma or equivalent

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