Title:  Cook

Job Description

Do you love to cook? Are you passionate about food? As a Cook on our team, you’ll help bring recipes to life while being able to flex your creativity! Surrounded by fresh ingredients and the best equipment, you’ll be immersed in a world that goes beyond food preparation – experimenting with different cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles. At Aramark, we care about your health, so we have production guidelines and safety procedures in place to help you do what you love. Get ready to reach new heights, ignite your passion, and pursue what matters by cooking with us! 

The Cook is responsible for station service of menu items and support to the Chef for all operational menu items, supervised by the Executive Chef/Manager.  This position supports all aspects of operations within the unit.

Job Responsibilities

• Hands on food preparation, cooking, presentation and station service, adhering to quality standards
• Keep station clean neat and organized, practice safe and sanitary preparation and service techniques
• Ensure all food production is complete in accordance to production sheets and needs of operation
• Communicate with customers, clients and employees in a professional manner
• Perform and complete daily cleaning duties, outlined in cleaning sheets
• Assist all staff on stations as needed for service
• Communicates with Chef of any issues concerning food service, safety and service
• Ensures maintenance and proper cleaning of all kitchen equipment. Reports any issues to Chef, Executive Chef or Manager
• Assist Chef, Executive Chef and Manager with daily operations, as needed.
• Follow and adhere to all food services policies and procedures, including, but not limited to:
  • FIFO and Day Dot practices
  • Follow all HACCP Procedures
  • Food temperature checks
  • Quality checking (i.e. expiration dates)
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures, including proper food safety and sanitation
• Adhere to all government/University policies and legislation, including but not limited to:
  • Food Safety and Sanitation
  • Occupational Health and Safety
  • Employment Standards
  • Human Rights & Labor Law and Harassment
• Assist on different stations as necessary
• Daily sign off production sheets, temp logs, waste logs, cleaning sheets
• Other duties as assigned

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

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
• Minimum of 1 years of related experience in an institutional kitchen, but willing to train 

• Food production experience, but willing to train

  • Knowledge of institutional kitchen equipment, but willing to train
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Ability to lift 10-50 Lbs
  • High attention to detail
  • Other duties and tasks as assigned by Executive Chef/Manager
     

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.