Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Techniques

Aramark Correctional Services; Altus (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Cook to join our team in an institutional kitchen. You will prepare a variety of meals from standardized recipes, set up stations, and maintain food safety and sanitation guidelines.

This role emphasizes consistent quality, teamwork, and adherence to client requirements. You will work in a fast-paced environment, handle knives and equipment safely, and contribute to a positive dining experience for inmates and staff.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.
• Cooks 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
• In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Cook to join our team in an institutional kitchen. You will prepare a variety of meals from standardized recipes, set up stations, and maintain food safety and sanitation guidelines.

This role emphasizes consistent quality, teamwork, and adherence to client requirements. You will work in a fast-paced environment, handle knives and equipment safely, and contribute to a positive dining experience for inmates and staff.