Creative Cook: Craft Global Flavors & Techniques

Aramark Correctional Services; Monroe (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a qualified Cook to join our team and help bring recipes to life in a safety-conscious kitchen. You will work with fresh ingredients and standardized recipes, ensuring quality and consistency for every meal.

As a cook, you will set up stations, measure ingredients, and operate various kitchen equipment while maintaining sanitation and safety standards. Strong math and communication skills will support your daily tasks and guest interactions.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• 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 and colleagues.
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets.

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety

Basic math

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a qualified Cook to join our team and help bring recipes to life in a safety-conscious kitchen. You will work with fresh ingredients and standardized recipes, ensuring quality and consistency for every meal.

As a cook, you will set up stations, measure ingredients, and operate various kitchen equipment while maintaining sanitation and safety standards. Strong math and communication skills will support your daily tasks and guest interactions.