Creative Cook: Flavor Architect & Kitchen Innovator

Aramark Correctional Services; Ada (OK); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a skilled cook to join our team. You will prepare a variety of dishes from standardized recipes, work with fresh ingredients, and help maintain high food safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires prior cooking experience, basic math for portioning, and strong communication with teammates and supervisors. You’ll contribute to a positive guest experience while adhering to production guidelines and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate 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.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a skilled cook to join our team. You will prepare a variety of dishes from standardized recipes, work with fresh ingredients, and help maintain high food safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

This role requires prior cooking experience, basic math for portioning, and strong communication with teammates and supervisors. You’ll contribute to a positive guest experience while adhering to production guidelines and safety procedures.