Creative Cook: Experiment with Global Flavors

Aramark Correctional Services; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is looking for a Cook to join our team in Texas. You will prepare a variety of foods, follow recipes, and work with fresh ingredients and dependable equipment.

We emphasize safety, sanitation, and consistent quality. The role requires prior cooking experience, ability to follow production guidelines, and a willingness to obtain required food-safety certification. Strong teamwork and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.

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.
• Stores food properly by following safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains positive demeanor with guests, customers, and co-workers.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Kitchen safety

Math basics

Interpersonal communication

Tools

Ovens

Slicers

Job description

Aramark is looking for a Cook to join our team in Texas. You will prepare a variety of foods, follow recipes, and work with fresh ingredients and dependable equipment.

We emphasize safety, sanitation, and consistent quality. The role requires prior cooking experience, ability to follow production guidelines, and a willingness to obtain required food-safety certification. Strong teamwork and reliability are essential.