Creative Catering Cook: Craft Diverse Dishes

Aramark Correctional Services; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare a variety of dishes following approved recipes and production guidelines. You will set up your workstation, measure and prep ingredients, and safely operate appliances and tools in a fast-paced environment.

You will ensure proper food handling, sanitation, and storage while maintaining a positive, customer-friendly attitude. This role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to Aramark safety policies across shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Valid knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to obtain a food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares 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 safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a dedicated Cook to prepare a variety of dishes following approved recipes and production guidelines. You will set up your workstation, measure and prep ingredients, and safely operate appliances and tools in a fast-paced environment.

You will ensure proper food handling, sanitation, and storage while maintaining a positive, customer-friendly attitude. This role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to Aramark safety policies across shifts.