Creative Cook—Craft Recipes & Culinary Art

Aramark; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a cook to join our team in Jackson, MS. You’ll bring recipes to life with creativity, work with fresh ingredients, and use top equipment to craft delicious dishes. Production guidelines and safety procedures help you do what you love while preserving health and quality.

The role requires experience in cooking and knowledge of food safety, with opportunities to grow and contribute to guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• 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 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 various 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 and customers.
• 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

Basic math

Job description

Aramark is seeking a cook to join our team in Jackson, MS. You’ll bring recipes to life with creativity, work with fresh ingredients, and use top equipment to craft delicious dishes. Production guidelines and safety procedures help you do what you love while preserving health and quality.

The role requires experience in cooking and knowledge of food safety, with opportunities to grow and contribute to guest satisfaction in a fast-paced environment.