Creative Cook: Craft New Flavors in a Safe, Dynamic Kitchen

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

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will prepare a variety of foods from standardized recipes, maintain a clean workstation, and adhere to safety guidelines while delivering quality meals.

The role offers opportunities to explore different cuisines and contribute to a safe, guest-focused kitchen environment. Applicants should have experience as a cook, knowledge of food preparation methods, 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.
• 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 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 knowledge

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will prepare a variety of foods from standardized recipes, maintain a clean workstation, and adhere to safety guidelines while delivering quality meals.

The role offers opportunities to explore different cuisines and contribute to a safe, guest-focused kitchen environment. Applicants should have experience as a cook, knowledge of food preparation methods, and the ability to obtain food safety certification.