Creative Cook: Elevate Dishes with Fresh Prep & Safety

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

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and a spirit of culinary creativity. You will work in a team-focused environment with safety guidelines and production standards that prioritize quality and consistency.

The role requires cooking experience, knowledge of food safety, and the ability to follow standardized recipes, measure ingredients, and maintain clean, organized workstations while delivering friendly service to guests.

Qualifications

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

Interpersonal communication

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and a spirit of culinary creativity. You will work in a team-focused environment with safety guidelines and production standards that prioritize quality and consistency.

The role requires cooking experience, knowledge of food safety, and the ability to follow standardized recipes, measure ingredients, and maintain clean, organized workstations while delivering friendly service to guests.