Intermediate Cook

Aramark is seeking an Intermediate Cook to prepare high-quality meals in a fast-paced food service environment. You will follow standardized recipes, ensure proper food handling and sanitation, and support daily production for guests and client accounts. Responsibilities include prepping ingredients, cooking a variety of menu items, monitoring food quality and presentation, and maintaining clean, organized workstations and equipment. You'll collaborate closely with kitchen staff, support inventory rotation, and follow safety procedures. Aramark offers training, advancement opportunities, and the chance to positively impact guest and community experiences each day.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu items following standardized recipes and portion controls.
• Set up, stock, and break down cooking stations and work areas.
• Follow all food safety, sanitation, and HACCP guidelines.
• Monitor food quality, taste, and presentation throughout service.
• Prep ingredients, including chopping, measuring, and marinating.
• Safely operate and clean kitchen equipment and tools.
• Assist with inventory rotation and proper storage of food products.
• Work collaboratively with kitchen and service teams during peak periods.
• Follow all safety procedures and company policies.
• Support training of junior kitchen staff as needed.

Required Skills

• Food preparation
• Short order cooking
• Recipe execution
• Food safety and sanitation
• Knife skills
• Time management
• Batch cooking
• Temperature control and logging
• Kitchen equipment operation
• Inventory rotation (FIFO)