Creative Cook: Flavor Designer & Kitchen Artist

Aramark Correctional Services; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life in a fast-paced kitchen. You will cook a variety of foods, set up stations, and follow production guidelines and safety procedures.

Surrounded by fresh ingredients and top equipment, you’ll explore different cuisines and techniques while maintaining highest food safety standards. You’ll work as part of a team, applying basic math for measurements and portions, and ensuring excellent guest interactions.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills in writing and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares a variety of foods according to production guidelines and recipes.
• Sets up workstation with needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, and chopping food items.
• Safely uses knives and operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses different cooking methods.
• Stores food per safety policies and sanitization procedures.
• Keeps work areas and utensils clean; maintains customer service demeanor.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Mathematics basics

Physical stamina

Customer service

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life in a fast-paced kitchen. You will cook a variety of foods, set up stations, and follow production guidelines and safety procedures.

Surrounded by fresh ingredients and top equipment, you’ll explore different cuisines and techniques while maintaining highest food safety standards. You’ll work as part of a team, applying basic math for measurements and portions, and ensuring excellent guest interactions.