Creative Cook: Craft Global Flavors with Safe, Fresh Prep

Aramark Correctional Services; Milpitas (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Cook to prepare a variety of foods using standardized recipes and production guidelines in a fast-paced environment. You will set up and organize your workstation, measure ingredients, and operate equipment safely while ensuring quality and portion control.

This role emphasizes food safety, cleanliness, and customer-facing service with adherence to Aramark safety policies and asset protection. Training and growth opportunities are available within a supportive team.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Math competence

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Cook to prepare a variety of foods using standardized recipes and production guidelines in a fast-paced environment. You will set up and organize your workstation, measure ingredients, and operate equipment safely while ensuring quality and portion control.

This role emphasizes food safety, cleanliness, and customer-facing service with adherence to Aramark safety policies and asset protection. Training and growth opportunities are available within a supportive team.