Creative Cook: Flavor Explorer & Fresh Prep

Aramark Correctional Services; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity while following production guidelines in a correctional facility environment.

You will prep ingredients, set up workstations, and cook using diverse methods, ensuring safety and sanitation at all times. Strong math, communication, and teamwork are essential to maintain quality and guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Validated knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate 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.
• Ensures security of company assets.

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity while following production guidelines in a correctional facility environment.

You will prep ingredients, set up workstations, and cook using diverse methods, ensuring safety and sanitation at all times. Strong math, communication, and teamwork are essential to maintain quality and guest satisfaction.