Banquet Cook- Loveland Living Planet Aquarium

Aramark•Draper, UT

12d

About The Position

Loveland Living Planet Aquarium (LLPA) is a world-class facility. The Aquarium provides learning opportunities for all levels, interests, and ages. Since opening its new facility in Draper in March 2014, the Aquarium has welcomed over eight million guests and provided innumerable educational experiences to students. Home to almost 5,000 animals representing 600 plus species and an additional 600 plus plant species the Aquarium showcases ecosystems from around the planet including kelp forests, coral reefs, the deep ocean, Antarctic waters, Asian cloud forests, South American rain forests, and the waterways of our home state of Utah. Our Culinary cooks are responsible for preparing items in our premium and specialty areas. This is the position for you if you enjoy high volume & fast paced operations, preparing food for premium clientele, and working in food and beverage This position is considered an Hourly/Part-Time Employee

Requirements

Experience as a cook or related role required
Utah Food Handler’s card (required)
Ability to work independently with limited supervision required
Proven knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage
Food safety certification required
Demonstrates basic math and counting skills
Demonstrates effective interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

Cooks and prepares a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes
Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment – communicates quickly when a need arises to ensure productivity continues
Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items (as needed)
Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers
Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, grills, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods
Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines
Ensures compliance with food temps and documentation throughout event
Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils – as per guidelines and policies
Maintains excellent, friendly, and efficient customer service and positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, and co-workers
Ensures security of company assets
Accepts constructive feedback and provides ideas, concerns to and from leadership