Creative Cook: Craft Flavors with Fresh Ingredients

Aramark Correctional Services; Chattanooga, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is looking for a cook to bring recipes to life with creativity while following production guidelines and safety procedures. You will work with fresh ingredients and commercial equipment, preparing meals across multiple cooking methods.

Ideal candidates have prior cooking experience, basic math, good communication, and a commitment to food safety. This on-site role emphasizes customer service and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes
• Set up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items
• Safely use a variety of utensils including knives
• Operate 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

Cooking

Food safety

Basic math

Communication

Job description

Aramark is looking for a cook to bring recipes to life with creativity while following production guidelines and safety procedures. You will work with fresh ingredients and commercial equipment, preparing meals across multiple cooking methods.

Ideal candidates have prior cooking experience, basic math, good communication, and a commitment to food safety. This on-site role emphasizes customer service and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.