Title: Banquet Cook- Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
Draper, UT, US, 84020
Job Description
Loveland Living Planet Aquarium (LLPA) is a world-class facility. The Aquarium provides learning opportunities for all levels, interests, and ages. Since opening its new facility in Draper in March 2014, the Aquarium has welcomed over eight million guests and provided innumerable educational experiences to students. Home to almost 5,000 animals representing 600 plus species and an additional 600 plus plant species the Aquarium showcases ecosystems from around the planet including kelp forests, coral reefs, the deep ocean, Antarctic waters, Asian cloud forests, South American rain forests, and the waterways of our home state of Utah.
Our Culinary cooks are responsible for preparing items in our premium and specialty areas. This is the position for you if you enjoy high volume & fast paced operations, preparing food for premium clientele, and working in food and beverage
This position is considered an Hourly/Part-Time Employe
Job Responsibilities
- Cooks and prepares a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes
- Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment – communicates quickly when a need arises to ensure productivity continues
- Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items (as needed)
- Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers
- Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, grills, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods
- Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines
- Ensures compliance with food temps and documentation throughout event
- Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils – as per guidelines and policies
- Maintains excellent, friendly, and efficient customer service and positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, and co-workers
- Ensures security of company assets
- Accepts constructive feedback and provides ideas, concerns to and from leadership
The above listed bullets do not contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties, or responsibilities. Job duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with advance notice.
Qualifications
- Experience as a cook or related role required
- Utah Food Handler’s card (required)
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision required
- Proven knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage
- Food safety certification required
- Demonstrates basic math and counting skills
- Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
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).
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.
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