Creative Cook: Craft Diverse Dishes with Fresh Ingredients

Aramark Correctional Services; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook for our team in Macon, GA. You will bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients, exploring flavors and cooking styles while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

You will set up stations, measure and prepare ingredients, operate ovens and mixers, and maintain clean work areas. Strong communication, basic math, and a commitment to food safety are essential.

Qualifications

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

Interpersonal communication

Math & counting

Cooking

Food safety

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook for our team in Macon, GA. You will bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients, exploring flavors and cooking styles while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

You will set up stations, measure and prepare ingredients, operate ovens and mixers, and maintain clean work areas. Strong communication, basic math, and a commitment to food safety are essential.