Cook - Richmond, VA

Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests every day across 15 countries. The company is deeply rooted in service, united by its mission to do great things for employees, partners, communities, and the planet. With a strong commitment to diversity, equality, and inclusion, Aramark ensures every employee enjoys equal employment opportunities and an environment free of discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or any legally protected characteristic. At Aramark, a career is more than just a job. It’s an opportunity to develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. The company supports employees in achieving their full potential by fostering a sense of belonging and providing a platform for new challenges and career advancement. Working with Aramark means you become part of a global team committed to innovation, quality, and service excellence in food and facilities management. The role of Cook at Aramark is an exciting opportunity for those who love to cook and are passionate about food. This position involves more than just preparing meals; it is about bringing recipes to life while being able to express creativity in the kitchen. Being immersed in a dynamic environment equipped with fresh ingredients and the best cooking equipment allows cooks to experiment with various cuisines, flavors, and cooking techniques. The company places a strong emphasis on health and safety, with strict production guidelines and safety procedures to protect both employees and customers. As a Cook, you will not only prepare and cook food but also ensure all food safety regulations and sanitation standards are meticulously followed. The job is both physically engaging and mentally stimulating, requiring skills in measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, and preparing ingredients to perfection. In this role, you will handle a wide array of cooking methods such as baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming, working with diverse food items including meats and vegetables. You will set up workstations efficiently, operate various kitchen equipment like ovens, stoves, mixers, and slicers, and maintain cleanliness by sanitizing work areas and utensils regularly. Apart from technical skills, excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward guests, colleagues, and clients are vital. Maintaining security of company assets and strictly adhering to the safety policies are also key responsibilities. Aramark values continuous skill development, encouraging employees to take initiatives and adapt to changing job duties to meet business needs. Physical demands include lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and prolonged standing or walking, and employees may need to wear uniforms and personal protective equipment. This position offers a unique blend of hands-on cooking experience, creativity in food preparation, and adherence to high standards of safety and quality. If you are enthusiastic about cooking and eager to grow your culinary skills within a supportive and inclusive company, the Aramark Cook position is a perfect fit.

• 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
• ability to perform physical demands including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing
• willingness to wear uniforms and/or personal protective equipment (PPE)