Cook - Seattle Convention Center

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Cook is responsible for cooking and preparing food according to recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. The Cook should safely handle knives and equipment such as grills, fryers, ovens, broilers, etc. Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs. 

COMPENSATION: The hourly rate of pay for this position is $26.92- $28.84. This is Aramark’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate of compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

BENEFITS: Aramark offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources to our benefits-eligible hourly Aramark employees. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Hourly eligible benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.​

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cooks and prepare 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 utilizes 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 attitude towards guest, customers, clients, co-workers, etc. 
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation 
• Ensures security of company assets 
• Other duties and tasks as assigned by manager 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Effectively leads teams 
• Punctual 
• Able to work long hours, weekends and holidays as needed to meet event driven business needs  
• Ability to read and communicate effectively in English  
• Experience as a cook or in a related role 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 
• Must be able to obtain food safety certification 
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills 
• Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal 
• Requires occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling of up to 50 lbs. 

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

EDUCATION

ABOUT ARAMARK

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.