Creative Cook: Craft Flavorful Dishes

Aramark Correctional Services; Monmouth (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will prepare a variety of foods, follow production guidelines, and explore different cuisines while maintaining safety standards.

You'll work with fresh ingredients and modern equipment, bringing recipes to life and showcasing creativity. This role emphasizes consistency, excellent service, and adherence to Aramark's safety policies in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire a food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills in writing and verbal form.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to recipes and guidelines.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.
• Safely use utensils and operate ovens, stoves, and mixers.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam, and use various cooking methods.
• Arrange, garnish, and portion food per guidelines.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation at all times.
• Provide excellent customer service and positive demeanor.

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Basic math

Interpersonal communication

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will prepare a variety of foods, follow production guidelines, and explore different cuisines while maintaining safety standards.

You'll work with fresh ingredients and modern equipment, bringing recipes to life and showcasing creativity. This role emphasizes consistency, excellent service, and adherence to Aramark's safety policies in a dynamic environment.