Job Overview
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $18.00
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
retirement savings plan
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Disability Coverage
Job Description
Aramark is a global leader in food services and facilities management, proudly serving millions of guests every day across 15 countries worldwide. With a deep-rooted commitment to service and a unifying purpose, Aramark strives to make a positive impact not only for its employees and partners but also for the communities and environments where it operates. The company is dedicated to fostering equal employment opportunities and inclusivity, ensuring that every team member can participate fully in all aspects of the organization regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other legally protected characteristics. This inclusive culture reflects Aramark’s mission to build a supportive workplace where passion, talent, and professional growth are nurtured to help employees reach their full potential.
The Cook position at Aramark offers a unique and exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about food preparation, creativity, and culinary excellence. Working as a Cook, you will be immersed in an environment surrounded by fresh ingredients and state-of-the-art cooking equipment, where you can experiment with a variety of cuisines, flavors, and cooking techniques. This role is essential in bringing recipes to life and requires attention to food quality, safety, and presentation. The position is hourly and offers a competitive wage of $18.00 per hour, reflecting Aramark’s commitment to fair compensation.
As a Cook at Aramark, you will play a crucial role in food service operations by preparing and cooking diverse foods following standardized recipes and production guidelines. Your responsibilities will include setting up your workstation with the necessary ingredients and equipment, measuring and prepping food items, and using different cooking methods such as baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming. Maintaining clean and sanitized work areas is a priority, alongside adhering strictly to safety and sanitation policies to ensure food safety. In addition to technical culinary skills, excellent customer service and a positive demeanor toward guests and co-workers are vital components of this role. The Cook position demands physical activity including lifting, bending, and extended periods of standing or walking, as well as compliance with uniform and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
Aramark values the development of new skills and embraces flexibility in job duties to meet evolving business needs. The company provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings plans like 401(k), paid time off for parental leave and disability, and work/life resources. These benefits, varying by location and subject to eligibility, highlight Aramark’s holistic approach to supporting its workforce. Ultimately, joining Aramark as a Cook means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated to culinary excellence, safety, community impact, and ongoing personal and professional growth.
The Cook position at Aramark offers a unique and exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about food preparation, creativity, and culinary excellence. Working as a Cook, you will be immersed in an environment surrounded by fresh ingredients and state-of-the-art cooking equipment, where you can experiment with a variety of cuisines, flavors, and cooking techniques. This role is essential in bringing recipes to life and requires attention to food quality, safety, and presentation. The position is hourly and offers a competitive wage of $18.00 per hour, reflecting Aramark’s commitment to fair compensation.
As a Cook at Aramark, you will play a crucial role in food service operations by preparing and cooking diverse foods following standardized recipes and production guidelines. Your responsibilities will include setting up your workstation with the necessary ingredients and equipment, measuring and prepping food items, and using different cooking methods such as baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming. Maintaining clean and sanitized work areas is a priority, alongside adhering strictly to safety and sanitation policies to ensure food safety. In addition to technical culinary skills, excellent customer service and a positive demeanor toward guests and co-workers are vital components of this role. The Cook position demands physical activity including lifting, bending, and extended periods of standing or walking, as well as compliance with uniform and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements.
Aramark values the development of new skills and embraces flexibility in job duties to meet evolving business needs. The company provides comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage, retirement savings plans like 401(k), paid time off for parental leave and disability, and work/life resources. These benefits, varying by location and subject to eligibility, highlight Aramark’s holistic approach to supporting its workforce. Ultimately, joining Aramark as a Cook means becoming part of a dynamic team dedicated to culinary excellence, safety, community impact, and ongoing personal and professional growth.
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
- Basic math and counting skills
- Interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended walking or standing
- Willingness to wear 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
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
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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