Creative Cook: Craft Flavorful Dishes & Culinary Art

Aramark Correctional Services; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a cook to join our team in Tampa, FL. You will prepare and cook a variety of foods, follow recipes and production guidelines, and maintain clean, organized workstations while ensuring safety and quality.

This role emphasizes teamwork, creativity with flavors, and delivering great guest experiences. The position requires prior cook experience, knowledge of food safety practices, and the ability to obtain a food safety certification.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles, cooking methods, sanitation, and food safety regulations.
• Ability to obtain a food safety certification.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, written and verbal.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Set up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items.
• Safely use utensils including knives.
• Operate equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam, and use diverse cooking methods.
• Arrange, garnish, and portion food per guidelines.
• Store food properly following safety policies and procedures.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive demeanor.

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Math/counting skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a cook to join our team in Tampa, FL. You will prepare and cook a variety of foods, follow recipes and production guidelines, and maintain clean, organized workstations while ensuring safety and quality.

This role emphasizes teamwork, creativity with flavors, and delivering great guest experiences. The position requires prior cook experience, knowledge of food safety practices, and the ability to obtain a food safety certification.