Cook

Job Description

Are you the kind of cook who lights up when the burners do? Do you love crafting great food without the chaos that usually comes with kitchen life? Step into a role where your passion gets the spotlight — and your work‑life balance actually exists.

As a Cook on our team, you’ll bring recipes to life in a Monday–Friday, daytime‑only environment that’s built on fairness, respect, and zero tolerance for toxic management. You’ll work with state‑of‑the‑art equipment, fresh ingredients, and a structured system that lets your current skills shine while also giving you room to grow.

We’re serious about supporting our people, which is why we offer a signing bonus, company‑sponsored benefits, and paid vacation. Here, you can explore flavors, a variety of cuisines, and build your career — all in a kitchen that values your craft and your well‑being.

If you’re ready to cook in a place that feels good, treats you right, and helps you level up, this is where your next chapter begins.

This position is for a high security government facility; Top Secret security clearance is required. All applicants that already have this level of security would be able to begin working within a short period of time.

Job Responsibilities

• Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.
• Cooks and prepare 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 positive demeanor towards 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. 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
  

The pay range for this position is $19.00 - $21.00

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).

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About Aramark

At Aramark, we empower our people to create moments that matter through exceptional hospitality experiences. We serve more than a dozen industries with pride and passion, building community, connection and careers all across the world.

You'll be surrounded by some of the most innovative minds in the industry and powered by our shared mission to pursue what matters. Here, you'll have the opportunity to do great things for our people, our planet, our partners and our communities. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions and enable your growth. Supported by committed leadership, you'll be empowered to try new things and find solutions to tough problems. No matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is to help you reach your full potential and pursue what matters.