Creative Cook: Craft Global Flavors & Kitchen Innovation

Aramark Correctional Services; Swannanoa (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Cook to join our team. You will bring recipes to life with creativity, working in an environment that emphasizes safety and high-quality food preparation.

You will handle ingredients, operate kitchen equipment, and ensure proper storage and sanitation while delivering friendly service to guests. This role requires prior cooking experience and a solid grasp of food safety practices.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares 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.
• Stores food properly 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 and coworkers.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math skills

Communication

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Cook to join our team. You will bring recipes to life with creativity, working in an environment that emphasizes safety and high-quality food preparation.

You will handle ingredients, operate kitchen equipment, and ensure proper storage and sanitation while delivering friendly service to guests. This role requires prior cooking experience and a solid grasp of food safety practices.