Creative Cook: Craft Flavors in a Fresh Kitchen

Aramark Correctional Services; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Cook in Chapel Hill, NC to bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and approved production guidelines. You will work with a team to prepare meals that meet standard recipes while adhering to safety and sanitation policies.

This role emphasizes creativity within set menus, proper handling of food, and collaboration with kitchen staff and clients to ensure timely service and a positive dining experience in a secure environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Validated knowledge of basic food preparation principles, cooking methods, and food safety regulations (sanitation, 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 prepares 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.

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Cook in Chapel Hill, NC to bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and approved production guidelines. You will work with a team to prepare meals that meet standard recipes while adhering to safety and sanitation policies.

This role emphasizes creativity within set menus, proper handling of food, and collaboration with kitchen staff and clients to ensure timely service and a positive dining experience in a secure environment.