Corrections Cook: Creative Kitchen, Safe & Precise

Aramark; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Cook to join our food team and bring recipes to life while embracing creativity with fresh ingredients and top equipment. You will work within production guidelines and safety procedures to craft diverse dishes and maintain high standards of sanitation.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety policies, and a commitment to delivering excellent guest experiences. Training and skill development are offered as part of a dynamic food service environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Validated knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills
• Demonstrates 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

Cooking methods

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark in Charlotte, NC is seeking a Cook to join our food team and bring recipes to life while embracing creativity with fresh ingredients and top equipment. You will work within production guidelines and safety procedures to craft diverse dishes and maintain high standards of sanitation.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety policies, and a commitment to delivering excellent guest experiences. Training and skill development are offered as part of a dynamic food service environment.