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Cook - University of South Carolina

Aramark, Columbia, South Carolina, us, 29228

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Cook - University of South Carolina

at Aramark

Job Description Do you love to cook? Are you passionate about food? As a Cook on our team, you will help bring recipes to life while flexing your creativity. Surrounded by fresh ingredients and the best equipment, you will 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!

Job Responsibilities

Essential functions and responsibilities may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.

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, etc.

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.

Store food properly by adhering to food safety policies and procedures.

Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils.

Maintain excellent customer service and a positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.

Adhere to Aramark safety policies and procedures, including accurate food safety and sanitation.

Ensure security of company assets.

Physical Demands 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).

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.

Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

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

Equal Employment Opportunity 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.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Hospitality

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