Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Safe Prep

Aramark Correctional Services; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team, bringing recipes to life while adhering to production guidelines and safety procedures. Surrounded by fresh ingredients and top equipment, you will explore diverse cuisines and cooking styles to delight guests.

You’ll contribute by preparing meals, measuring ingredients, and maintaining clean, safe workspaces while upholding Aramark safety standards. You will work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and

Qualifications

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

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, 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

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Basic math

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team, bringing recipes to life while adhering to production guidelines and safety procedures. Surrounded by fresh ingredients and top equipment, you will explore diverse cuisines and cooking styles to delight guests.

You’ll contribute by preparing meals, measuring ingredients, and maintaining clean, safe workspaces while upholding Aramark safety standards. You will work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and