Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Kitchen Excellence

Aramark Correctional Services; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team, bringing recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creativity. You’ll work in a dynamic kitchen, following production guidelines and safety procedures while exploring diverse cooking styles.

Responsibilities include preparing foods according to recipes, setting up stations, measuring ingredients, and maintaining sanitation. A strong customer-service mindset and ability to work with others are essential for success at Aramark.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation and sanitation.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.

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 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

Experience as a cook

Food safety

Food handling

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team, bringing recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creativity. You’ll work in a dynamic kitchen, following production guidelines and safety procedures while exploring diverse cooking styles.

Responsibilities include preparing foods according to recipes, setting up stations, measuring ingredients, and maintaining sanitation. A strong customer-service mindset and ability to work with others are essential for success at Aramark.