Allergen Cook - UMass Lowell - Fox Hall

Do you love to cook? Are you passionate about food? As a Allergen 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!

COMPENSATION:
The Hourly rate for this position is $23.20 to $23.20. If both numbers are the same, that is the amount that Aramark expects to offer. This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.

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

For more information about Aramark benefits,  Aramark Careers - Benefits & Compensation

There is no predetermined application window for this position, the position will close once a qualified candidate is selected. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all applicable laws, including, but not limited to all applicable Fair Chance Ordinances and Acts. For jobs in San Francisco, this includes the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

• Responsible for execution of the meal and understanding the timing of food production and must have all components ready for service
• Responsible for expediting and maintaining the amount of food produced based on forecasted demand during peak and non-peak service times
• Communicate with management to maintain the level of food quality that is expected
• Ensure daily communication between the day and night shifts regarding items that require additional cooking times and prep required for upcoming meals
• Communicate any issues to the staff which could affect the service before and after each meal
• Understand the food labeling procedures and ensure all product is labeled and stored correctly for use
• Knowledge of food product, identification, and acceptable level of food quality
• Must know methods of food preparation, cooking times, and portion sizes to ensure food is prepared in accordance with the recipe
• Cuts, trims, bones and carves meats and poultry for cooking
• Ensure food is stored at the appropriate temperature for the appropriate length of time and follow all food safety standards
• Evaluate front-of-house presentation and make changes to food displays as needed
• Maintains a clean, safe and sanitary work station, equipment and utensils
• Must be trained to safely operate all kitchen equipment (choppers, slicers ovens, steamers, knives, etc.)
• Ensure servers understand the correct portions when cutting, preparing, and serving items
• Communicate with management regarding food product that needs to be ordered for upcoming production plans
• Report to managers all safety hazards discovered in the location immediately

Additional

Job Functions:

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and frequently lift, push, pull, or carry up to 30 lbs
• Ability to walk or stand for extended time periods, up to 6 hours
• Must be able to safely operate all kitchen equipment
• Must be able to read and follow recipes
• Must be able to follow written and verbal directions
• Cross-train at other stations at the location
• Work in other areas or departments as needed

• Completion of any task requested by a supervisor or member of the Aramark management team

Supervisory Responsibilities: Responsible for directing the kitchen staff, monitoring their performance, and giving appropriate feedback in regards to timing and preparation of food items. Consult with management about employee relations or staff scheduling issues.

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

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