Cook - Salvation Army - Ft. Worth

Fort Worth, TX, USA|

Job Overview

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Uniform allowance

Worker safety program

Employee Discounts

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests every day in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by a shared purpose, Aramark is dedicated to doing great things for its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. The company fosters a culture built on respect, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring every employee enjoys equal employment opportunities and is empowered to participate fully in the workplace without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or protected veteran status. Aramark believes in cultivating a career environment where talents can develop, passions can be fueled, and professional growth is encouraged, making it an ideal place for individuals seeking new challenges, a sense of belonging, or a great place to work.

The Cook position at Aramark offers a unique opportunity for those passionate about cooking and food preparation. As a Cook, you will be an integral part of a team that brings recipes to life, combining creativity with culinary skills to produce delicious dishes. Working with fresh ingredients and state-of-the-art equipment, this role allows you to explore various cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles, transforming food preparation into an artform. In addition to preparing and cooking food, you will maintain strict adherence to production guidelines and safety procedures designed to protect both your health and that of the customers. This commitment to safety extends to food handling, sanitation, and storage, ensuring that all meals meet the highest quality and safety standards.

Your daily responsibilities will include setting up workstations with necessary ingredients and equipment, preparing ingredients by measuring, chopping, mixing, and weighing, and safely using various utensils and kitchen machinery such as ovens, stoves, mixers, and slicers. The role demands proficiency in diverse cooking techniques such as baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming, and requires you to arrange and garnish dishes in accordance with established guidelines. Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and tools is crucial, as is delivering excellent customer service with a positive and professional attitude to guests, clients, and coworkers alike.

This position may involve physical activities such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended periods of standing or walking. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and uniforms may also be required to ensure safety at the workplace. The Cook role at Aramark comes with a dynamic work environment where tasks may evolve to meet client needs and business demands. Employees are encouraged to grow their skills and adapt to new challenges, contributing to both personal development and the company's success. Through this role, you will have the chance to ignite your passion for food, reach new heights in your culinary career, and make a meaningful impact through the work that matters most.

Job Requirements

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 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, etc.
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, etc.
Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
Ensures security of company assets