Creative Cook: Craft Flavorful Dishes with Fresh Ingredients

Aramark Correctional Services; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Cook to support meal preparation in a correctional facility. You will prepare dishes according to recipes, set up your station, and ensure safe handling and sanitation of all ingredients and equipment.

The role emphasizes accurate portioning, adherence to production guidelines, and delivering friendly service while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. This position typically requires on-site work in a controlled facility setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of foods according to recipes and guidelines.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Measure, weigh, chop, and prep ingredients per production standards.
• Safely use kitchen utensils and operate ovens, stoves, and mixers.
• Garnish, portion, and store food following safety procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of work areas and equipment.
• Provide courteous service and maintain a positive demeanor with guests and staff.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Communication

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Cook to support meal preparation in a correctional facility. You will prepare dishes according to recipes, set up your station, and ensure safe handling and sanitation of all ingredients and equipment.

The role emphasizes accurate portioning, adherence to production guidelines, and delivering friendly service while maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. This position typically requires on-site work in a controlled facility setting.