Creative Cook: Craft Flavors, Plate Like a Pro

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

Job summary

Aramark in Columbia, SC is seeking a Cook to join our team and bring recipes to life with creative flair. You will work with fresh ingredients and production guidelines to deliver quality meals.

You will prep, cook, and plate a variety of foods, follow safety procedures, and maintain clean work areas while delivering friendly service to guests. Experience as a cook is preferred, and food safety certification may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of foods 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 multiple 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

Cook experience

Food prep basics

Food safety knowledge

Math basics

Interpersonal communication

Tools

Ovens

Stoves

Slicers

Mixers

Knives

Job description

Aramark in Columbia, SC is seeking a Cook to join our team and bring recipes to life with creative flair. You will work with fresh ingredients and production guidelines to deliver quality meals.

You will prep, cook, and plate a variety of foods, follow safety procedures, and maintain clean work areas while delivering friendly service to guests. Experience as a cook is preferred, and food safety certification may be required.