Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Elevate Guest Experience

Aramark Correctional Services; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services in Bentonville, AR is seeking a Cook to prepare and present meals according to recipes and safety standards. You will set up stations, measure ingredients, operate ovens and prep foods while following production guidelines.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and delivering quality meals in a correctional facility. Experience as a cook or in a related role is required, with the ability to obtain a food safety certification.

Qualifications

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

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 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.
• Stores food properly following safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor toward guests and coworkers.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Basic math

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services in Bentonville, AR is seeking a Cook to prepare and present meals according to recipes and safety standards. You will set up stations, measure ingredients, operate ovens and prep foods while following production guidelines.

The role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and delivering quality meals in a correctional facility. Experience as a cook or in a related role is required, with the ability to obtain a food safety certification.