Creative Cook: Craft Global Flavors & Safe Kitchen

Aramark Correctional Services; Southwest Ranches (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Cook to join our on-site kitchen team, preparing a variety of foods according to recipes and production guidelines. You’ll work with fresh ingredients, operate ovens and slicers, and contribute to a safe, clean, and efficient food service operation in a corrections environment.

Ideal candidates have prior cooking experience, basic math skills, and a commitment to food safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Validated knowledge of the 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.
• Demonstrates 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
• At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Cook to join our on-site kitchen team, preparing a variety of foods according to recipes and production guidelines. You’ll work with fresh ingredients, operate ovens and slicers, and contribute to a safe, clean, and efficient food service operation in a corrections environment.

Ideal candidates have prior cooking experience, basic math skills, and a commitment to food safety and customer service.