Catering Cook

As a Catering Cook at ARAMARK, you'll prepare high-quality food for catered events across a variety of client locations. You'll execute recipes, follow production sheets, and ensure attractive presentation for buffets, banquets, and receptions. Responsibilities include safe food handling, station setup and breakdown, and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen. You'll coordinate with catering leads and servers to meet event timelines and special dietary needs. At Aramark, you'll work in a supportive, safety-focused culture with opportunities for training, growth, and making a daily impact on guests and communities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook catering menu items according to Aramark recipes and client specifications
• Set up, break down, and maintain catering food stations and back-of-house prep areas
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards at all times
• Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating food and supplies
• Coordinate timing and presentation with catering and serving teams
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and maintain a clean, organized work area
• Support menu changes, special diets, and last-minute event adjustments
• Work collaboratively with teammates to ensure on-time, high quality service
• Follow portion, waste-control, and quality standards
• Support training of new team members on basic kitchen and catering procedures

Required Skills

• Food preparation for high-volume events
• Hot and cold food production
• Catering menu execution
• Food safety and sanitation (HACCP)
• Knife skills
• Commercial kitchen equipment operation
• Plating and buffet presentation
• Time management in fast-paced environment
• Basic inventory and stock rotation
• Special diets and allergen awareness