Creative Cook: Flavor Exploration & Kitchen Craft

Aramark Correctional Services; Carmel (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Carmel, Indiana is seeking a cook to bring recipes to life while maintaining quality and safety standards. You will work with fresh ingredients and production guidelines, shaping dishes with creativity and attention to detail.

The role emphasizes food preparation, adherence to safety procedures, and delivering friendly guest service in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be able to lift and stand for extended periods and work with diverse cuisines.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required
• Validated knowledge of the 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

• Cook 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
• Ensures security of company assets

Job description

Aramark in Carmel, Indiana is seeking a cook to bring recipes to life while maintaining quality and safety standards. You will work with fresh ingredients and production guidelines, shaping dishes with creativity and attention to detail.

The role emphasizes food preparation, adherence to safety procedures, and delivering friendly guest service in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be able to lift and stand for extended periods and work with diverse cuisines.