Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Fresh Recipes

Aramark Correctional Services; White Settlement (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team and help bring recipes to life with a focus on safety and quality. You will work with fresh ingredients and equipment, following production guidelines and standardized recipes while exploring diverse cooking styles.

The role emphasizes responsible food handling, adherence to safety policies, and strong customer service. Candidates should have prior cooking experience and be able to obtain required food safety certification where needed.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required
• Validated knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills
• Demonstrates 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

Food Safety

Interpersonal communication

Sanitation

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team and help bring recipes to life with a focus on safety and quality. You will work with fresh ingredients and equipment, following production guidelines and standardized recipes while exploring diverse cooking styles.

The role emphasizes responsible food handling, adherence to safety policies, and strong customer service. Candidates should have prior cooking experience and be able to obtain required food safety certification where needed.