Cook - Janelia Research Center - Janelia Research Campus

Aramark

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Cook on our team, you’ll help bring recipes to life while being able to flex your creativity! Surrounded by fresh ingredients and the best equipment, you’ll be immersed in a world that goes beyond food preparation – experimenting with different cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles. At Aramark, we care about your health, so we have production guidelines and safety procedures in place to help you do what you love. Get ready to reach new heights, ignite your passion, and pursue what matters by cooking with us! Aramark's mission is rooted in service and united by purpose, striving to do great things for each other, their partners, communities, and the planet. They believe a career should develop talents, fuel passions, and empower professional growth, focusing on helping employees reach their full potential.

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
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow directions
Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal
Open availability, including evenings and weekends, with flexibility for occasional brunch shifts
High School Diploma
Minimum 1-2 years experience

Responsibilities

Cooks and prepares a variety of food according to standardized recipes and daily production needs
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
Support closing procedures and ensure the kitchen is left in proper condition