Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Work Schedule
Night Shifts
Benefits
shift differential pay
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Uniforms Provided
Employee Discounts
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 in service and united by a strong purpose, Aramark is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where every employee is valued and empowered. The company places a strong emphasis on professional growth, community involvement, and sustainability, continually striving to make a positive impact for employees, customers, partners, and the planet. Working at Aramark means joining a team dedicated to excellence, innovation, and care, where your talents and passions can flourish in a supportive environment. Aramark’s mission reflects its commitment to equality and diversity, ensuring a workplace free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
The role of Cook at Aramark offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about food preparation and culinary arts to work in a dynamic and creative environment. This is a full-time position with a schedule from 6 PM to 2 AM, including shift differential pay to reward dedication during these hours. As a Cook on the team, you will play a key role in bringing recipes to life by preparing a wide variety of dishes with fresh ingredients and the best equipment available. The position provides a unique platform to experiment with different cuisines, flavors, and cooking techniques, allowing you to enhance your culinary skills while adhering to Aramark’s established production guidelines and food safety standards.
Your responsibilities will include setting up your workstation with all necessary ingredients and equipment, preparing ingredients through measuring, mixing, chopping, and other techniques, and operating kitchen equipment like ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers. You will bake, roast, broil, steam, and use various cooking methods to prepare meats, vegetables, and other foods, ensuring that all dishes meet quality specifications. In addition, you will be responsible for arranging and garnishing food, portioning it appropriately, and storing it safely to comply with food safety policies.
Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of your work area, equipment, and utensils is crucial, as is demonstrating excellent customer service skills and a positive demeanor toward guests, co-workers, and clients. This role involves adhering strictly to Aramark’s safety policies, including food safety and sanitation protocols, and ensuring the security of company assets. The position also requires physical stamina to meet demanding tasks such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and standing or walking for extended periods. Uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required on the job.
Aramark is committed to supporting employees’ health and safety with comprehensive production guidelines and procedures designed to help you perform your job with confidence and creativity. By joining Aramark as a Cook, you become part of a global community that values skill development and the pursuit of excellence in food preparation. This role is perfect for someone eager to ignite their passion for cooking, take on new challenges, and contribute meaningfully to a company that prioritizes both employee growth and customer satisfaction.
The role of Cook at Aramark offers an exciting opportunity for individuals passionate about food preparation and culinary arts to work in a dynamic and creative environment. This is a full-time position with a schedule from 6 PM to 2 AM, including shift differential pay to reward dedication during these hours. As a Cook on the team, you will play a key role in bringing recipes to life by preparing a wide variety of dishes with fresh ingredients and the best equipment available. The position provides a unique platform to experiment with different cuisines, flavors, and cooking techniques, allowing you to enhance your culinary skills while adhering to Aramark’s established production guidelines and food safety standards.
Your responsibilities will include setting up your workstation with all necessary ingredients and equipment, preparing ingredients through measuring, mixing, chopping, and other techniques, and operating kitchen equipment like ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers. You will bake, roast, broil, steam, and use various cooking methods to prepare meats, vegetables, and other foods, ensuring that all dishes meet quality specifications. In addition, you will be responsible for arranging and garnishing food, portioning it appropriately, and storing it safely to comply with food safety policies.
Maintaining cleanliness and sanitation of your work area, equipment, and utensils is crucial, as is demonstrating excellent customer service skills and a positive demeanor toward guests, co-workers, and clients. This role involves adhering strictly to Aramark’s safety policies, including food safety and sanitation protocols, and ensuring the security of company assets. The position also requires physical stamina to meet demanding tasks such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and standing or walking for extended periods. Uniforms and personal protective equipment (PPE) may be required on the job.
Aramark is committed to supporting employees’ health and safety with comprehensive production guidelines and procedures designed to help you perform your job with confidence and creativity. By joining Aramark as a Cook, you become part of a global community that values skill development and the pursuit of excellence in food preparation. This role is perfect for someone eager to ignite their passion for cooking, take on new challenges, and contribute meaningfully to a company that prioritizes both employee growth and customer satisfaction.
Job Requirements
- Experience as a cook or in a related role required
- knowledge of food preparation principles and food safety regulations
- ability to acquire food safety certification
- basic math and counting skills
- interpersonal communication skills
- ability to lift, bend, push, pull and stand or walk for extended periods
- willingness to wear uniforms and personal protective equipment
- ability to work full-time evening shifts
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
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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