Creative Cook: Craft Flavorful Dishes

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

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team in a correctional setting. You will cook and prepare a variety of meals, following recipes and production guidelines, while maintaining quality and safety standards.

You’ll operate ovens and other kitchen equipment, maintain clean work areas, and deliver consistent service with a positive attitude. Prior cooking experience and knowledge of food safety are essential, with certification pursued if needed.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items.
• Safely uses a variety of utensils including knives.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses multiple cooking methods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to guidelines.
• Stores food per safety policies.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains positive demeanor with guests and coworkers.
• Adheres to safety policies and ensures security of assets.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety awareness

Interpersonal communication

Math and counting

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team in a correctional setting. You will cook and prepare a variety of meals, following recipes and production guidelines, while maintaining quality and safety standards.

You’ll operate ovens and other kitchen equipment, maintain clean work areas, and deliver consistent service with a positive attitude. Prior cooking experience and knowledge of food safety are essential, with certification pursued if needed.