As a Catering Cook at ARAMARK, you'll prepare high-quality food for catered events across a variety of client locations. You'll execute recipes, follow production sheets, and ensure attractive presentation for buffets, banquets, and receptions. Responsibilities include safe food handling, station setup and breakdown, and maintaining a clean, organized kitchen. You'll coordinate with catering leads and servers to meet event timelines and special dietary needs. At Aramark, you'll work in a supportive, safety-focused culture with opportunities for training, growth, and making a daily impact on guests and communities. Responsibilities Prepare and cook catering menu items according to Aramark recipes and client specifications Set up, break down, and maintain catering food stations and back-of-house prep areas Follow food safety, sanitation, and HACCP standards at all times Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating food and supplies Coordinate timing and presentation with catering and serving teams Operate kitchen equipment safely and maintain a clean, organized work area Support menu changes, special diets, and last-minute event adjustments Work collaboratively with teammates to ensure on-time, high quality service Follow portion, waste-control, and quality standards Support training of new team members on basic kitchen and catering procedures Required Skills Food preparation for high-volume events Hot and cold food production Catering menu execution Food safety and sanitation (HACCP) Knife skills Commercial kitchen equipment operation Plating and buffet presentation Time management in fast-paced environment Basic inventory and stock rotation Special diets and allergen awareness