Creative Cook: Explore Flavors, Fresh Prep & Safety

Aramark Correctional Services; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our dining team in Dallas, Texas. You will prepare a variety of foods, follow recipes and production guidelines, and ensure high standards of safety and cleanliness.

You will set up your workstation, measure ingredients, and operate kitchen equipment while maintaining excellent guest service and teamwork. This role requires reliability, basic math, and adherence to safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Validated knowledge of basic principles of food preparation and various cooking methods.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• 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 different cooking methods on meats, vegetables and other foods.

Skills

Food preparation

Food safety

Basic math

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our dining team in Dallas, Texas. You will prepare a variety of foods, follow recipes and production guidelines, and ensure high standards of safety and cleanliness.

You will set up your workstation, measure ingredients, and operate kitchen equipment while maintaining excellent guest service and teamwork. This role requires reliability, basic math, and adherence to safety protocols.