Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $13.75 - $17.25
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
Flexible
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and development programs
Flexible work schedules

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food services and facilities management, proudly serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries. As a company rooted deeply in service and united by a strong sense of purpose, Aramark strives to make a positive impact on its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. With a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equal employment opportunity, Aramark fosters an environment where every individual can thrive regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, disability, or other protected characteristics. The company offers a dynamic and supportive workplace where careers can develop talents, fuel passions, and empower professional growth.

Joining Aramark as a Cook means becoming part of a team dedicated to excellence in food preparation and customer satisfaction. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work creatively within the culinary arts, experimenting with various cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles while adhering to strict production guidelines and safety procedures. The Cook position is centered around bringing recipes to life with fresh ingredients and top-quality kitchen equipment, ensuring that every dish meets the highest standards of taste and presentation.

The Cook's responsibilities encompass a wider range of food preparation tasks, including measuring, weighing, chopping, and mixing ingredients, as well as utilizing various cooking methods such as baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming. This role requires proficiency in operating kitchen equipment like stoves, ovens, slicers, and mixers to efficiently produce meals aligned with standardized recipes. Additionally, cooks are expected to maintain excellent sanitation and food safety practices, including proper storage and handling, to safeguard the health of consumers and comply with all relevant regulations.

Beyond culinary skills, this position demands strong interpersonal skills to maintain a positive and customer-focused demeanor toward guests, co-workers, and clients. Aramark supports its cooks with comprehensive training and development opportunities, encouraging continuous learning and adaptability in a fast-paced environment. Physical demands of the role may include lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended periods of standing and walking; appropriate uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) may also be required.

Emphasizing teamwork, safety, and quality, the Cook role at Aramark is ideal for individuals passionate about food and committed to delivering exceptional service. Whether working in corporate dining, educational institutions, healthcare, sports venues, or other client settings, cooks play a vital role in creating memorable dining experiences that align with Aramark's mission to do great things for people and communities worldwide. This position provides an excellent platform for those seeking to advance their culinary careers while being part of a respected, socially responsible organization dedicated to fostering growth and success in all its employees.

Job Requirements

  • Experience as a cook or in a related role
  • Validated knowledge of food preparation principles and cooking methods
  • Understanding of food safety regulations
  • Ability to acquire food safety certification
  • Basic math and counting skills
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to perform physical demands including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, extended walking and standing
  • Willingness to wear uniforms and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job Qualifications

  • Experience as a cook or in a related role
  • Validated knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation
  • knowledge of various cooking methods
  • understanding of food safety regulations such as accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage
  • Ability to acquire food safety certification
  • Demonstrate basic math and counting skills
  • Demonstrate 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
  • 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
  • Adhere to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
  • Ensure security of company assets

Job Criteria

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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