Creative Cook: Craft Bold Flavors & Fresh Creations

Aramark Correctional Services; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our kitchen team in the United States. You’ll prepare diverse dishes, follow recipes and production guidelines, and experiment with flavors while maintaining food safety practices.

You’ll work with fresh ingredients and equipment, set up stations, and contribute to a positive guest experience. Prior cooking experience and the ability to obtain a food safety certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic 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.
• 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 experience

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Education

Food safety certification (to be obtained)

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our kitchen team in the United States. You’ll prepare diverse dishes, follow recipes and production guidelines, and experiment with flavors while maintaining food safety practices.

You’ll work with fresh ingredients and equipment, set up stations, and contribute to a positive guest experience. Prior cooking experience and the ability to obtain a food safety certification are preferred.