Creative Cook: Elevate Flavors in a Dynamic Kitchen

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

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Cook to support food preparation in a facility setting. You will follow production guidelines and standardized recipes, set up your workstation with necessary ingredients and equipment, and ensure proper handling and storage of all foods.

A strong emphasis on safety and sanitation is required. You will demonstrate basic math skills, collaborate with team members, and maintain a positive guest-focused demeanor while preparing a variety of dishes.

Qualifications

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

Food safety awareness

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Cook to support food preparation in a facility setting. You will follow production guidelines and standardized recipes, set up your workstation with necessary ingredients and equipment, and ensure proper handling and storage of all foods.

A strong emphasis on safety and sanitation is required. You will demonstrate basic math skills, collaborate with team members, and maintain a positive guest-focused demeanor while preparing a variety of dishes.