Creative Cook: Craft Global Flavors & Culinary Excellence

Aramark Correctional Services; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team in a correctional facility setting. You will prepare a variety of foods, follow recipes, and help maintain safe kitchen operations while delivering quality meals to inmates and staff.

You will work with production guidelines, use standard equipment, and contribute to a clean, organized work area. Previous cooking experience and basic math skills are favorable, with a food safety certification encouraged.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role.
• Knowledge of food preparation methods and safety regulations.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of foods per guidelines and recipes.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Measure, weigh, and prepare ingredients.
• Operate ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers.
• Bake, roast, and cook using multiple methods.
• Plate, garnish, and portion food according to guidelines.
• Store food per safety policies.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment.
• Maintain professional service toward guests and coworkers.
• Follow Aramark safety policies and protect company assets.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety practices

Basic math

Interpersonal communication

Tools

Ovens

Slicers

Mixers

Kitchen knives

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team in a correctional facility setting. You will prepare a variety of foods, follow recipes, and help maintain safe kitchen operations while delivering quality meals to inmates and staff.

You will work with production guidelines, use standard equipment, and contribute to a clean, organized work area. Previous cooking experience and basic math skills are favorable, with a food safety certification encouraged.