Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Elevate Plate Art

Aramark Correctional Services; Greenville, Northern (SC, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services in Greenville, SC is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and standard recipes. You’ll explore different cuisines and cooking styles while following production guidelines and safety procedures to keep staff and guests safe.

The role emphasizes preparing, cooking, portioning, and plating foods, maintaining clean workspaces, and upholding high customer service standards within a team-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations knowledge.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

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 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, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Certification readiness

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services in Greenville, SC is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and standard recipes. You’ll explore different cuisines and cooking styles while following production guidelines and safety procedures to keep staff and guests safe.

The role emphasizes preparing, cooking, portioning, and plating foods, maintaining clean workspaces, and upholding high customer service standards within a team-driven environment.