Creative Cook: Craft Flavors with Fresh Ingredients

Aramark Correctional Services; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Irving, TX is seeking a professional Cook to bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and standard production guidelines. You'll explore diverse cooking styles, set up stations, measure ingredients, operate ovens and equipment, and ensure food safety and sanitation while delivering friendly service to guests and clients.

Ideal candidates have cooking experience, knowledge of food safety regulations, and the ability to obtain certification.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• Knowledge of food preparation principles, cooking methods, and safety regulations.
• Ability to obtain a food safety certification.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Cooking

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Basic math

Job description

Aramark in Irving, TX is seeking a professional Cook to bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and standard production guidelines. You'll explore diverse cooking styles, set up stations, measure ingredients, operate ovens and equipment, and ensure food safety and sanitation while delivering friendly service to guests and clients.

Ideal candidates have cooking experience, knowledge of food safety regulations, and the ability to obtain certification.