Cook - Salvation Army - Ft. Worth

Watauga, TX, USA|

Job Overview

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries. Known for its commitment to quality, innovation, and community service, Aramark delivers comprehensive solutions that enhance the customer experience in various industries including education, healthcare, sports and entertainment, and business dining. The company’s mission is deeply rooted in service, emphasizing doing great things for employees, partners, communities, and the planet. Aramark fosters an inclusive workplace where equal employment opportunities are upheld, supporting a diverse workforce free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, or other protected characteristics. Their focus on employee growth and professional development creates an environment where individuals can pursue new challenges, find a sense of belonging, and build rewarding careers.

The role of Cook at Aramark is essential to bringing recipes to life with passion, creativity, and skill. This position offers an immersive culinary experience where cooks work closely with fresh ingredients, state-of-the-art equipment, and standardized recipes to prepare a variety of foods. Unlike a typical food preparation job, this role allows you to experiment with different cuisines, flavors, and cooking techniques, encouraging culinary innovation within strict production guidelines and safety procedures. As a Cook, you will be responsible for setting up your workstation efficiently, preparing ingredients by measuring, chopping, mixing, and peeling, and utilizing various cooking methods such as baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming. Additionally, this role requires adherence to food safety regulations to ensure that all foods are stored, handled, and served in a manner that prioritizes customer health and satisfaction.

Safety and sanitation are key priorities at Aramark, with clear protocols around the use of utensils and equipment to maintain a clean and secure work environment. Cooks also contribute to a positive dining experience by maintaining excellent customer service and a professional demeanor with guests, coworkers, and clients. Physical requirements of this role include lifting, bending, and extended periods of walking or standing, often necessitating the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and uniforms. Whether you are an experienced cook seeking to advance your career or someone passionate about food looking for a dynamic, supportive workplace, Aramark provides the opportunity to grow your culinary talents and make a meaningful impact through your work. This position requires a commitment to quality, teamwork, and continuous learning to help achieve Aramark’s mission of service excellence and community engagement.

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 prepare 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