Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Culinary Innovation

Aramark Correctional Services; Leitchfield (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will prepare a variety of foods following recipes and production guidelines, set up the workstation, and ensure proper safety and sanitation practices are followed.

The role emphasizes accuracy in measurement, safe handling of ingredients, and maintaining a positive, guest-focused attitude. The position requires experience as a cook or related role, ability to obtain food safety certification, and good communication skills to

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Cooks a variety of foods according to recipes and guidelines.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, and chopping.
• Operates ovens, stoves, and mixing equipment.
• Cakes, roasts, broils, and steams foods per guidelines.
• Garnishes and portions food per standards.
• Maintains food safety and sanitation policies.
• Maintains a positive demeanor with guests and team.

Skills

Cooking skills

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will prepare a variety of foods following recipes and production guidelines, set up the workstation, and ensure proper safety and sanitation practices are followed.

The role emphasizes accuracy in measurement, safe handling of ingredients, and maintaining a positive, guest-focused attitude. The position requires experience as a cook or related role, ability to obtain food safety certification, and good communication skills to