Creative Cook: Craft Fresh Recipes & Kitchen Mastery

Aramark Correctional Services; Bowling Green (KY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is looking for a Cook to join our team in a dynamic food production environment. You will support preparation of diverse dishes, work with fresh ingredients, and adapt recipes to meet client needs while upholding safety guidelines.

The role requires accuracy in measuring ingredients, proper use of kitchen equipment, and a focus on sanitation and customer service. This is a hands-on culinary position with opportunities to develop techniques and contribute to guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate 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.
• 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 safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets.

Skills

Cooking

Interpersonal communication

Math basics

Job description

Aramark is looking for a Cook to join our team in a dynamic food production environment. You will support preparation of diverse dishes, work with fresh ingredients, and adapt recipes to meet client needs while upholding safety guidelines.

The role requires accuracy in measuring ingredients, proper use of kitchen equipment, and a focus on sanitation and customer service. This is a hands-on culinary position with opportunities to develop techniques and contribute to guest satisfaction.