Creative Cook: Flavor Explorer in a Fresh Kitchen

Aramark Correctional Services; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team. You’ll help bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and diverse cooking styles, while following safety guidelines and production standards.

Responsibilities include preparing food, setting up stations, measuring ingredients, and operating kitchen equipment. The role emphasizes accuracy, cleanliness, and customer-facing professionalism in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• 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 various cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines.
• Stores food properly by adhering to safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests and coworkers.
• Adheres to safety policies and ensures security of company assets.

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team. You’ll help bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and diverse cooking styles, while following safety guidelines and production standards.

Responsibilities include preparing food, setting up stations, measuring ingredients, and operating kitchen equipment. The role emphasizes accuracy, cleanliness, and customer-facing professionalism in a fast-paced environment.