Creative Cook: Craft Global Flavors & Fresh Prep

Aramark Correctional Services; Starkville (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Cook to join our team. You will cook a variety of foods, follow production guidelines, and prepare ingredients with measured precision while exploring flavors and techniques in a fast-paced environment.

You will set up stations, operate ovens and mixers, ensure proper food safety and sanitation, and maintain a clean workspace. Experience as a cook and ability to follow recipes are required; a food safety certification is preferred and basic math skills help with portioning.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills
• Interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.
• 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
• This role may have physical demands including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Cook to join our team. You will cook a variety of foods, follow production guidelines, and prepare ingredients with measured precision while exploring flavors and techniques in a fast-paced environment.

You will set up stations, operate ovens and mixers, ensure proper food safety and sanitation, and maintain a clean workspace. Experience as a cook and ability to follow recipes are required; a food safety certification is preferred and basic math skills help with portioning.