Creative Cook: Craft Diverse Flavors & Fresh Prep

Aramark Correctional Services; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental benefits

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook in Columbus, OH to bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and standard recipes. You will work with guidelines and safety procedures to create tasty dishes and ensure quality for guests and clients.

Ideal candidates have cooking experience, knowledge of food safety, and strong teamwork and communication skills. This role offers growth opportunities in a dynamic food service operation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and recipes.
• Set up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items.
• Safely use a variety of utensils including knives.
• Operate equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam, and use various cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods.
• Arrange, garnish, and portion food according to established guidelines.
• Properly store food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintain excellent customer service and positive demeanor toward guests and coworkers.
• Adhere to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.
• Ensure security of company assets.

Skills

Experience as cook

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook in Columbus, OH to bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and standard recipes. You will work with guidelines and safety procedures to create tasty dishes and ensure quality for guests and clients.

Ideal candidates have cooking experience, knowledge of food safety, and strong teamwork and communication skills. This role offers growth opportunities in a dynamic food service operation.