Creative Cook: Flavor Architect in a Team Kitchen

Aramark Correctional Services; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a skilled Cook to join our food service team. You will prepare a variety of dishes according to recipes, work with fresh ingredients, and use professional kitchen equipment.

This role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and customer service as you set up stations, measure ingredients, and ensure timely, high-quality meals for our guests. Demonstrating reliability and teamwork, you will help maintain stock, follow Aramark guidelines, and contribute to a positive dining experience

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to obtain food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and recipes.
• Set up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, 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 multiple cooking methods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines.
• Stores food properly following safety policies and sanitation.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor toward guests.

Skills

Culinary skills

Interpersonal communication

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a skilled Cook to join our food service team. You will prepare a variety of dishes according to recipes, work with fresh ingredients, and use professional kitchen equipment.

This role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and customer service as you set up stations, measure ingredients, and ensure timely, high-quality meals for our guests. Demonstrating reliability and teamwork, you will help maintain stock, follow Aramark guidelines, and contribute to a positive dining experience