Creative Cook: Flavor Explorer in a Fresh Kitchen

Aramark Correctional Services; Mequon (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a motivated Cook to join our team. You will prepare a variety of food items according to recipes and guidelines, working with fresh ingredients and reliable equipment.

This role emphasizes safety, sanitation, teamwork, and delivering high-quality meals to our clients, with opportunities to develop cooking skills and creativity. The position requires attention to detail, good communication, and the ability to adapt to different menus and timelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in cooking or a related role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles and safety regulations.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication.

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
• This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Basic math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a motivated Cook to join our team. You will prepare a variety of food items according to recipes and guidelines, working with fresh ingredients and reliable equipment.

This role emphasizes safety, sanitation, teamwork, and delivering high-quality meals to our clients, with opportunities to develop cooking skills and creativity. The position requires attention to detail, good communication, and the ability to adapt to different menus and timelines.