Cook-John Paul Jones Arena- Athletic Dining

Aramark - Charlottesville, VA

Full-time

Charlottesville, VA

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

As a Cook at John Paul Jones Arena, you will be immersed in a dynamic culinary environment where your passion for food and creativity can flourish. This position is not just about preparing meals; it’s about bringing recipes to life using fresh ingredients and state-of-the-art equipment. You will have the opportunity to experiment with various cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles, allowing you to express your culinary skills while adhering to production guidelines and safety procedures. At Aramark, we prioritize the health and safety of our employees, ensuring that you can focus on what you love most—cooking! Get ready to ignite your passion and pursue what matters by joining our team!

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares 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.

Requirements

• 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.