Creative Cook: Craft Bold Flavors with Fresh Ingredients

Aramark Correctional Services; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creative flair. You’ll work hands-on in a kitchen, following production guidelines and using diverse cooking methods to craft meals for our guests.

You’ll set up your workstation, measure ingredients, and maintain food safety standards while delivering friendly, dependable service in a fast-paced environment. Join Aramark to grow your culinary skills and be part of a team that values quality and safety.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and 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

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creative flair. You’ll work hands-on in a kitchen, following production guidelines and using diverse cooking methods to craft meals for our guests.

You’ll set up your workstation, measure ingredients, and maintain food safety standards while delivering friendly, dependable service in a fast-paced environment. Join Aramark to grow your culinary skills and be part of a team that values quality and safety.