Creative Cook: Craft Flavorful Dishes & Innovation

Aramark Correctional Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity, working with fresh ingredients and state-of-the-art equipment. You will follow production guidelines and standard recipes while exploring diverse cooking styles and flavors.

The role emphasizes food safety, teamwork, and customer service in a fast-paced environment. Qualifications include experience as a cook, knowledge of cooking methods, and the ability to obtain food safety certification.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepare 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
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines
• Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Basic math

Communication

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity, working with fresh ingredients and state-of-the-art equipment. You will follow production guidelines and standard recipes while exploring diverse cooking styles and flavors.

The role emphasizes food safety, teamwork, and customer service in a fast-paced environment. Qualifications include experience as a cook, knowledge of cooking methods, and the ability to obtain food safety certification.