Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Elevate Guest Experience

Aramark Correctional Services; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creative cooking. You will follow production guidelines and standardized recipes, while exploring different cuisines and techniques on a diverse menu.

This role emphasizes safety, quality, teamwork, and excellent guest service, with opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to a positive dining experience across client locations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Cooks 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 various cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines.
• Stores food following food safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor toward guests and colleagues.
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.

Skills

Cooking

Food Safety

Math Skills

Communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creative cooking. You will follow production guidelines and standardized recipes, while exploring different cuisines and techniques on a diverse menu.

This role emphasizes safety, quality, teamwork, and excellent guest service, with opportunities to learn, grow, and contribute to a positive dining experience across client locations.