Creative Cook: Craft Diverse Dishes with Fresh Ingredients

Aramark Correctional Services; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a cook to join our team in Bowling Green, KY. You will cook and prepare a variety of foods following production guidelines and standardized recipes, while exploring flavors and techniques.

You will set up your workstation, measure ingredients, and operate kitchen equipment safely to deliver quality meals. You should have recent cooking experience, knowledge of food safety and sanitation, and strong math and communication skills to support a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• 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

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Sanitation knowledge

Job description

Aramark is seeking a cook to join our team in Bowling Green, KY. You will cook and prepare a variety of foods following production guidelines and standardized recipes, while exploring flavors and techniques.

You will set up your workstation, measure ingredients, and operate kitchen equipment safely to deliver quality meals. You should have recent cooking experience, knowledge of food safety and sanitation, and strong math and communication skills to support a fast-paced environment.