Premium Catering Cook

As a Premium Catering Cook at Aramark, you will prepare and present high-quality dishes for upscale events and VIP guests in a fast-paced catering environment. Responsibilities include executing event menus, following recipes, managing prep and station setup, and ensuring consistent taste and presentation. You'll uphold strict food safety and sanitation standards, support banquet and event timelines, coordinate with chefs and servers, and help maintain inventory, cleanliness, and equipment. At Aramark, you'll work in a collaborative, safety-focused culture with opportunities for training and growth across diverse client locations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes for premium catered events and VIP guests
• Execute event menus and recipes according to Aramark standards
• Set up, stock, and break down cooking and plating stations for events
• Ensure consistent food quality, taste, and presentation for all dishes
• Follow strict food safety, sanitation, and temperature control procedures
• Coordinate timing and plating with chefs, servers, and banquet staff
• Assist with prep planning, inventory rotation, and product storage
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen, tools, and equipment
• Support event timelines and adapt quickly to changing guest counts
• Follow all safety, company, and regulatory standards in the kitchen

Required Skills

• Menu execution
• Batch cooking
• Food safety and sanitation
• Catering plating and presentation
• Knife skills
• Time management
• Inventory and prep planning
• Grill, sauté, bake techniques
• Temperature control
• Kitchen equipment operation