Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Culinary Art

Aramark Correctional Services; LaGrange (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creative flair. You’ll be immersed in a world beyond food preparation, exploring cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles while following safety guidelines.

As part of our team, you’ll set up stations, prepare ingredients, operate ovens and mixers, and maintain clean, compliant workspaces. This role emphasizes quality, customer service, and adherence to Aramark safety policies.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• Knowledge of basic food prep principles, various cooking methods, and safety regulations.
• Must be able to obtain a food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills; strong interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Cook 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.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Math & counting skills

Interpersonal communication

Tools

Ovens

Stoves

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creative flair. You’ll be immersed in a world beyond food preparation, exploring cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles while following safety guidelines.

As part of our team, you’ll set up stations, prepare ingredients, operate ovens and mixers, and maintain clean, compliant workspaces. This role emphasizes quality, customer service, and adherence to Aramark safety policies.