Title:  Cafe Cook- Loveland Living Planet Aquarium

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. 

The Cafe Cook is the individual behind the amazing smells each client and guest encounters.  Our cooks take pride in ensuring that our food is prepared as directed and follows Food Safety Guidelines as directed by Department of Health (DOH) and Aramark’s policies and procedures. 

This position is considered an Hourly/Part-Time Employee 

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 
• Ensures clear and concise communication with stand leads, stand workers and cashiers 
• 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

• 18 years of age or older (Required) 
• Experience as a cook in a related field or environment (Required) 
• Utah Food Handler’s card (required) 
• Basic math and counting skills (Required) 
• Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 25lbs. 
• Exhibit and practice the highest level of guest satisfaction skills 
• Willingness to accept change and new procedures 
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks, meet production/service time schedules, and adapt to necessary and unforeseen changes 
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision 

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.