Creative Cook: Craft Global Flavors with Fresh Ingredients

Aramark Correctional Services; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a cook to join our team, bringing recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creativity. You’ll prepare and plate dishes following production guidelines, set up stations, and maintain high standards of safety and sanitation.

The role emphasizes teamwork, guest satisfaction, and ongoing skill development in a fast-paced environment. Experience as a cook or related role is preferred, with the ability to obtain food safety certification.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation methods and safety regulations.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

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, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Aramark is seeking a cook to join our team, bringing recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creativity. You’ll prepare and plate dishes following production guidelines, set up stations, and maintain high standards of safety and sanitation.

The role emphasizes teamwork, guest satisfaction, and ongoing skill development in a fast-paced environment. Experience as a cook or related role is preferred, with the ability to obtain food safety certification.