Creative Cook: Craft Flavorful Creations

Aramark Correctional Services; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Cook to bring recipes to life in a fast-paced environment, focusing on quality and safety. You will prepare various foods, follow production guidelines, and maintain clean work areas while delivering excellent service.

Experience in cooking and food safety is preferred; you may need to obtain a food safety certification. This on-site role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to Aramark standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic cooking methods and food safety regulations.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares 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 and operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, and mixers.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses multiple cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines.
• Maintains food safety and sanitation policies; cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Food handling

Communication

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Cook to bring recipes to life in a fast-paced environment, focusing on quality and safety. You will prepare various foods, follow production guidelines, and maintain clean work areas while delivering excellent service.

Experience in cooking and food safety is preferred; you may need to obtain a food safety certification. This on-site role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to Aramark standards.