Cook - UChicago Medicine - Sky Cafe Retail

Chicago, IL, USA|

Job Overview

Employment Type

Hourly

Compensation

Hourly

Exact $18.50

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 providing food services, facilities management, and uniform services to a diverse range of clients worldwide. Operating in 15 countries, Aramark serves millions of guests each day, delivering high-quality services designed to enrich and nourish the communities they serve. With a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and social responsibility, Aramark is dedicated to fostering a workplace where employees can thrive, grow their talents, and contribute meaningfully to the company’s mission. Rooted in service, the organization prioritizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, or other protected characteristics. Aramark’s mission goes beyond business goals to make a positive impact on its partners, customers, communities, and the planet.

Joining Aramark as a Cook means becoming part of a team focused on bringing creativity and passion to food preparation. This role is designed for individuals who love to cook and are eager to experiment with various cuisines, flavors, and cooking techniques while adhering to established production guidelines and food safety standards. As a Cook, you will be working in an environment equipped with fresh ingredients and state-of-the-art kitchen equipment, where you’ll have the opportunity to bring recipes to life and develop your culinary skills. This is an hourly position with a competitive pay rate of $18.50 per hour. Beyond the kitchen, Aramark values your well-being, offering numerous benefits including medical, dental, vision coverage, and work-life resources, along with retirement savings plans and paid time off such as parental leave and disability coverage.

The role requires you to prepare and cook a variety of foods while maintaining cleanliness and safety in the work area. Responsibilities include setting up your workstation, measuring and prepping ingredients, using various cooking methods like baking, roasting, and steaming, and adhering to company policies for hygiene and safety. You will also have a customer-facing element, as maintaining excellent service and a positive attitude towards guests and coworkers is essential. Physical demands of the position may include lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods, necessitating both physical stamina and a commitment to workplace safety.

By working at Aramark, you’ll have access to opportunities for professional growth and skill development, contributing not just to your career but also to the quality of the service provided to clients and customers. Aramark cultivates a culture of respect and collaboration, empowering employees to take on new challenges and continuously improve. Whether you are an experienced cook or looking to build your career in the culinary industry, Aramark supports your journey with comprehensive training, ongoing support, and the resources needed to succeed in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Job Requirements

Experience as a cook or in a related role required
Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation
Knowledge of various cooking methods
Understanding of food safety regulations
Ability to acquire food safety certification
Basic math and counting skills
Strong interpersonal communication 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

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, etc
Adhere to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
Ensure security of company assets