Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Culinary Skill Growth

Aramark Correctional Services; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services in Columbia, SC is seeking a Cook to prepare meals using recipes and safety standards. You will work with fresh ingredients and a range of equipment to create appealing dishes that meet dietary guidelines.

Responsibilities include setting up stations, measuring ingredients, operating ovens and mixers, and maintaining cleanliness while delivering attentive service to staff and inmates.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods, and safety regulations.
• Ability to obtain a food safety certification.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of food following recipes and guidelines.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Measure, weigh, mix, chop, and handle food items.
• Use utensils safely, including knives.
• Operate ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers and other equipment.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam foods using various methods.
• Garnish and portion food according to guidelines.
• Store food per safety policies and sanitation rules.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and tools.
• Maintain friendly service and positive demeanor with guests and staff.

Skills

Cooking experience

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services in Columbia, SC is seeking a Cook to prepare meals using recipes and safety standards. You will work with fresh ingredients and a range of equipment to create appealing dishes that meet dietary guidelines.

Responsibilities include setting up stations, measuring ingredients, operating ovens and mixers, and maintaining cleanliness while delivering attentive service to staff and inmates.