Creative Cook: Craft Flavorful Recipes & Skill Growth

Aramark Correctional Services; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will participate in cooking and food preparation, following recipes and production guidelines while ensuring food safety and quality.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, set up stations, measure ingredients, and operate kitchen equipment to produce high-quality meals. Emphasis is on food safety, cleanliness, and teamwork as you contribute to a positive dining experience for guests and clients.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role.
• Knowledge of basic cooking methods and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to obtain food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares 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.
• Safely uses a variety of utensils including knives.
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses various 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 toward guests and staff.

Skills

Cooking experience

Basic math

Interpersonal communication

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will participate in cooking and food preparation, following recipes and production guidelines while ensuring food safety and quality.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, set up stations, measure ingredients, and operate kitchen equipment to produce high-quality meals. Emphasis is on food safety, cleanliness, and teamwork as you contribute to a positive dining experience for guests and clients.