Cook - University of Scranton

Scranton, PA, USA|

Job Overview

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Retirement Plan

Training and Development

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries. Rooted deeply in service and united by a shared mission, Aramark aims to create positive impacts for employees, partners, communities, and the planet. As an organization dedicated to inclusivity and equal employment opportunities, Aramark fosters a workplace culture where diversity is celebrated, and every employee is empowered to reach their full potential. With a strong focus on career development, the company provides employees with opportunities to grow professionally and pursue their passions while contributing to something meaningful. Whether you are looking for a new challenge, a supportive community, or a rewarding work environment, Aramark offers all these qualities and more.

The role of a Cook at Aramark is an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about food and culinary creativity. As a Cook, you will be immersed in a professional kitchen environment equipped with the best tools and fresh ingredients, giving you the freedom to experiment with various cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles. This position is not just about food preparation but about bringing recipes to life while adhering to rigorous production guidelines and food safety standards. You will be responsible for setting up your workstation, preparing ingredients by measuring, weighing, chopping, and peeling, and using kitchen equipment such as ovens, stoves, mixers, and slicers safely and effectively.

Your daily tasks will involve baking, roasting, broiling, steaming, and cooking diverse types of food, including meats and vegetables, while ensuring presentation standards by arranging and garnishing dishes according to established guidelines. Food safety is a top priority, and you will need to properly store ingredients following strict food safety policies to ensure a safe and sanitary kitchen environment. As a Cook at Aramark, maintaining cleanliness by sanitizing work areas, utensils, and equipment is essential to uphold the highest standards of hygiene.

Beyond technical culinary skills, the role demands excellent customer service and a positive demeanor towards guests, co-workers, and clients, reflecting Aramark's commitment to outstanding service. The company prioritizes your health and safety with production guidelines and procedures designed to protect workers while enabling them to perform at their best. This role may have physical demands like lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended periods of standing or walking, and it may require the use of uniforms or personal protective equipment.

Working as a Cook at Aramark offers a chance to develop new skills, take on new challenges, and make a tangible impact both for customers and within the organization. With job duties potentially evolving based on client needs and business requirements, adaptability and a willingness to learn are essential traits. This position provides a fulfilling and dynamic career path for culinary professionals dedicated to quality, safety, and service excellence.

Job Requirements

Experience as a cook or in a related role required
knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations
ability to acquire food safety certification
basic math and counting skills
good interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
physical ability to perform lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing
willingness to wear uniforms and/or 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 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