Creative Cook: Craft Global Flavors & Safe Kitchen

Aramark Correctional Services; Puxico (MO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a versatile Cook to join our team. You will cook a variety of dishes following production guidelines and standardized recipes, set up your workstation with the needed ingredients, and operate ovens, stoves, and mixers.

You will handle ingredients by measuring and weighing, maintain strict food safety and sanitation, and contribute to a positive guest experience through excellent service and teamwork.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares a variety of foods 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.
• Safely uses utensils including knives.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses various cooking methods.
• Arranges, garnishes and portions food according to guidelines.
• Stores food following safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor toward guests and coworkers.
• Follows Aramark safety policies and ensures asset security.

Skills

Experience as a cook or related role

Job description

Aramark is seeking a versatile Cook to join our team. You will cook a variety of dishes following production guidelines and standardized recipes, set up your workstation with the needed ingredients, and operate ovens, stoves, and mixers.

You will handle ingredients by measuring and weighing, maintain strict food safety and sanitation, and contribute to a positive guest experience through excellent service and teamwork.