Creative Cook: Craft Diverse Dishes with Precision Prep

Aramark Correctional Services; Conway (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team in Conway, AR. You will cook and prepare a variety of dishes, set up stations, measure ingredients, and operate ovens and mixers, while following safety guidelines and production recipes.

We value creativity with fresh ingredients, strict sanitation, and a positive attitude toward guests. A food safety certification is required or must be obtained, and prior cooking experience is essential for success in this role.

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

• Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.
• 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
• This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Skills

Cook experience

Interpersonal communication

Math basics

Food safety basics

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team in Conway, AR. You will cook and prepare a variety of dishes, set up stations, measure ingredients, and operate ovens and mixers, while following safety guidelines and production recipes.

We value creativity with fresh ingredients, strict sanitation, and a positive attitude toward guests. A food safety certification is required or must be obtained, and prior cooking experience is essential for success in this role.