Creative Cook: Craft Flavors, Plate Art, Own the Kitchen

Aramark Correctional Services; Athens (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a skilled Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare diverse dishes, follow standardized recipes, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment within a correctional facility.

The role requires prior cooking experience, knowledge of food safety, and the ability to obtain certification. Strong math and communication skills are essential, along with a customer-service mindset toward staff and guests.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic cooking methods and food safety regulations.
• Able to obtain food safety certification.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to recipes and guidelines.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Safely use utensils including knives.
• Operate ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, and other equipment.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam, and prepare foods per methods.
• Maintain clean, sanitized work areas and handle food safely.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a skilled Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare diverse dishes, follow standardized recipes, and maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment within a correctional facility.

The role requires prior cooking experience, knowledge of food safety, and the ability to obtain certification. Strong math and communication skills are essential, along with a customer-service mindset toward staff and guests.