Creative Cook: Craft Fresh Flavors & Techniques

Aramark Correctional Services; Laredo (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Laredo, TX is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creativity. You will follow production guidelines, work with a variety of cooking methods, and contribute to a safe, inviting dining environment for guests and colleagues.

This role requires prior cooking experience, knowledge of basic food safety, and the ability to obtain certification, plus strong math and communication skills to collaborate with the team.

Qualifications

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

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.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark in Laredo, TX is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creativity. You will follow production guidelines, work with a variety of cooking methods, and contribute to a safe, inviting dining environment for guests and colleagues.

This role requires prior cooking experience, knowledge of basic food safety, and the ability to obtain certification, plus strong math and communication skills to collaborate with the team.