Creative Cook: Elevate Dishes with Fresh Flair

Aramark Correctional Services; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to contribute to meal preparation using standardized recipes and production guidelines. You will work with fresh ingredients, ensuring food safety and quality while exploring diverse cooking styles.

The role emphasizes accurate measurements, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean, safe workstation. Strong teamwork and customer-focused service are essential for success in this 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 such as sanitation and storage.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares a variety of food according to production guidelines and 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.

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to contribute to meal preparation using standardized recipes and production guidelines. You will work with fresh ingredients, ensuring food safety and quality while exploring diverse cooking styles.

The role emphasizes accurate measurements, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean, safe workstation. Strong teamwork and customer-focused service are essential for success in this environment.