Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Elevate the Kitchen

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

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team, bringing creativity to recipes and a commitment to safe, quality food preparation. You will work with fresh ingredients and a range of equipment, applying production guidelines and standardized recipes to delight guests.

The successful candidate will have experience as a cook, knowledge of basic food preparation, and the ability to obtain food safety certification. Strong math and communication skills are valued in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles and cooking methods.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares a variety of foods according to production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, 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

Culinary skills

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team, bringing creativity to recipes and a commitment to safe, quality food preparation. You will work with fresh ingredients and a range of equipment, applying production guidelines and standardized recipes to delight guests.

The successful candidate will have experience as a cook, knowledge of basic food preparation, and the ability to obtain food safety certification. Strong math and communication skills are valued in a collaborative environment.