Overview
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.
There is no predetermined application window for this position; the role will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to, Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.
Compensation
The hourly rate for this position is $19.29 per hour. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation as of the time of posting.
Benefits
Aramark offers comprehensive benefits programs and services for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k)) and paid time off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works. For more information about Aramark benefits, refer to Aramark Careers – Benefits & Compensation.
Job Responsibilities
- Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.
- 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 a positive demeanor toward guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
- Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.
- Ensures security of company assets.
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. 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 basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations (including 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.
This role may have physical demands including 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.
Aramark is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination. 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.
The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. Learn more about working here at Aramark Careers or connect with us on social media.