Creative Cook: Craft Global Flavors & Artful Plates

Aramark Correctional Services; Brooklyn Heights (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare a variety of meals from standardized recipes while embracing creativity within guidelines.

Experience in cooking and food safety is essential; you will measure, mix, and cook ingredients, operate kitchen equipment, and ensure proper storage and sanitation. Excellent customer service and teamwork are valued in this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations (sanitation, storage).
• Must be able to obtain a food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Strong written and verbal interpersonal communication skills.

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.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam, and use multiple cooking methods on meats, vegetables, and other foods.
• Arrange, garnish, and portion food according to established guidelines.
• Properly stores food by adhering to safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor toward guests and coworkers.
• Adheres to safety policies and protects company assets.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Math skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare a variety of meals from standardized recipes while embracing creativity within guidelines.

Experience in cooking and food safety is essential; you will measure, mix, and cook ingredients, operate kitchen equipment, and ensure proper storage and sanitation. Excellent customer service and teamwork are valued in this fast-paced environment.