Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Elevate the Kitchen

Aramark Correctional Services; Sherman (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Cook in Sherman, Texas to bring recipes to life, using fresh ingredients and modern equipment. You’ll work within production guidelines and showcase creativity across cuisines and flavors.

The role emphasizes safe food handling, accurate measurement, and a positive guest experience. Prior cooking experience is required, with food safety certification as a plus. Growth and teamwork are valued at Aramark.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cook 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 guidelines.
• Stores food properly by adhering to safety policies.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor toward guests.

Skills

Cook

Food Safety

Food Prep

Customer Service

Math Skills

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Cook in Sherman, Texas to bring recipes to life, using fresh ingredients and modern equipment. You’ll work within production guidelines and showcase creativity across cuisines and flavors.

The role emphasizes safe food handling, accurate measurement, and a positive guest experience. Prior cooking experience is required, with food safety certification as a plus. Growth and teamwork are valued at Aramark.