Creative Cook: Flavor Explorer & Kitchen Innovator

Aramark Correctional Services; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team in New Orleans. You will cook and prepare a variety of foods, set up your workstation, and ensure food safety and sanitation while delivering friendly service to guests.

The role requires prior cooking experience, the ability to follow recipes, and a willingness to obtain food safety certification. Candidates should be able to work between 12:00pm and 10:00pm, including holidays and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Validated knowledge of basic food preparation principles, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as proper handling, sanitation, and storage.
• Must be able to obtain a food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares a variety of foods 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.

Skills

Cook experience

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team in New Orleans. You will cook and prepare a variety of foods, set up your workstation, and ensure food safety and sanitation while delivering friendly service to guests.

The role requires prior cooking experience, the ability to follow recipes, and a willingness to obtain food safety certification. Candidates should be able to work between 12:00pm and 10:00pm, including holidays and weekends.