Campus Cook: Craft Diverse Menus & Flavors

Aramark Correctional Services; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare a variety of foods, follow production guidelines and recipes, and maintain high safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

You will set up your workstation, measure ingredients, and use a range of cooking methods while delivering friendly service to guests and colleagues. Previous kitchen experience is required, and food safety certification will be pursued if needed.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills
• Interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• 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 uses 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 demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets

Skills

Experience as cook

Food safety

Interpersonal communication

Math skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare a variety of foods, follow production guidelines and recipes, and maintain high safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

You will set up your workstation, measure ingredients, and use a range of cooking methods while delivering friendly service to guests and colleagues. Previous kitchen experience is required, and food safety certification will be pursued if needed.