Cook - School

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Job Summary: A food preparer assists cooks and chefs by preparing ingredients and performing preparation and service tasks, following safety and hygiene guidelines. Key Highlights: 1. Food preparation according to recipes and guidelines. 2. Handling of utensils and safe food storage. 3. Excellent customer service and positive attitude. **Job Description** --------------------------- The food preparer is responsible for assisting cooks, chefs, or food service managers by preparing ingredients for recipes and performing other food preparation and service tasks. They must prepare food in accordance with recipes and production guidelines, while simultaneously adhering to food safety, food handling, and hygiene procedures. Essential job functions and responsibilities may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs. **Job Responsibilities** --------------------------------- * Prepare a variety of foods according to production guidelines and standardized recipes. * Organize the workstation with all necessary ingredients and equipment. * Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, dicing, cutting, and peeling food items. * Safely use a range of utensils, including knives. * Portion, arrange, and garnish food according to established guidelines. * Store food properly, following food safety regulations and procedures. * Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils. * Maintain excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward guests, clients, coworkers... * Adhere to Aramark safety policies and procedures, including food safety and cleanliness. * Ensure the security of company assets. At Aramark, developing new skills and doing whatever it takes to get the job done translates into a positive impact for our customers. To achieve our goals, job duties may change or new tasks may be assigned without formal notification. **Qualifications** ------------------- * Prior food preparation experience required. * Knowledge of various food preparation methods, proper knife handling, and food safety regulations—including appropriate food handling, cleaning, and storage. * Must be able to obtain required food safety certification. * Demonstrate basic math skills. * Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. This position may involve physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting weights, bending, pushing, pulling, and/or standing or walking for extended periods. This position may also require wearing uniforms and/or Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). **Education** ------------- **About Aramark** ----------------- **Our Mission** Service is at our core. We strive to do great things for our people, our clients and partners, as well as for the community and the planet. At Aramark, we believe all employees should have equal employment opportunities and be free to participate fully in all aspects of the company. We do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic of individuals who work with us. **About Aramark** Aramark Spain is a food service company and part of Aramark Corporation. Operating in Spain since 1992, Aramark serves four major business areas: educational institutions (universities and schools), healthcare and social care facilities (hospitals and nursing homes), corporate clients, and leisure and entertainment venues. Currently, the company employs over 12\.400 people in Spain and prepares more than 405\.000 meals daily for 1\.600 locations where it manages food service operations. Aramark Corporation is a multinational headquartered in Philadelphia (USA), operating in 15 countries and employing 262\.550 people worldwide. More information: www.aramark.es