Creative Cook: Craft Bold Dishes with Fresh Ingredients

Aramark Correctional Services; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a motivated Cook to join our team. You will prepare a variety of foods according to recipes and production guidelines, set up workstations, and ensure safety and sanitation standards are met.

You will work with fresh ingredients and equipment, following recipes and Aramark guidelines to prepare, plate, and present meals.

The role emphasizes cleanliness, safety, teamwork, and friendly service as you contribute to a positive dining experience across a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to obtain food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares a variety of foods according to production guidelines and recipes.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.
• Safely uses utensils and operates ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers.
• Plays a key role in baking, roasting, broiling, steaming, and other methods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to guidelines.
• Maintains sanitation and safe food handling practices.
• Upholds cleanliness and safety policies and protects company assets.

Skills

Cook experience

Communication skills

Math skills

Food safety knowledge

Certification readiness

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is seeking a motivated Cook to join our team. You will prepare a variety of foods according to recipes and production guidelines, set up workstations, and ensure safety and sanitation standards are met.

You will work with fresh ingredients and equipment, following recipes and Aramark guidelines to prepare, plate, and present meals.

The role emphasizes cleanliness, safety, teamwork, and friendly service as you contribute to a positive dining experience across a fast-paced environment.