Creative Cook: Craft Global Flavors with Fresh Ingredients

Aramark Correctional Services; San Simeon (CA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services in California is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our food production team. You will prepare and cook a variety of meals following standardized recipes, maintain a clean workstation, and adhere to safety guidelines.

The role emphasizes quality, consistency, and safety as you contribute to a positive guest experience. We offer competitive hourly pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to develop culinary skills in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Set up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items.
• Safely use a variety of utensils including knives.
• Operate equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam, and use various cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods.
• Arrange, garnish, and portion food according to established guidelines.
• Properly store food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintain excellent customer service and positive demeanor toward guests and coworkers.
• Adhere to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services in California is seeking a dedicated Cook to join our food production team. You will prepare and cook a variety of meals following standardized recipes, maintain a clean workstation, and adhere to safety guidelines.

The role emphasizes quality, consistency, and safety as you contribute to a positive guest experience. We offer competitive hourly pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to develop culinary skills in a fast-paced environment.