Creative Cook: Craft Menu Flavors & Prep

Aramark Correctional Services; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team, bringing recipes to life with creativity while adhering to production guidelines and safety procedures. You’ll work with fresh ingredients and a range of cooking styles, from baking to broiling, in a dynamic food service environment.

The role requires experience as a cook or in a related role, knowledge of food preparation principles, and the ability to obtain food safety certification.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Validated knowledge of 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

• 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

Food safety

Certification

Math skills

Communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team, bringing recipes to life with creativity while adhering to production guidelines and safety procedures. You’ll work with fresh ingredients and a range of cooking styles, from baking to broiling, in a dynamic food service environment.

The role requires experience as a cook or in a related role, knowledge of food preparation principles, and the ability to obtain food safety certification.