Cook - Acuity Insurance (Nashville, TN)

Cook - Acuity Insurance

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. Essential Functions 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 QualificationsExperience 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 25 lbs.