Creative Cook, Flavor Explorer & Kitchen Innovator

Aramark Correctional Services; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life in a team-driven food service environment. You will prepare a variety of dishes using standard recipes, set up workstations, measure ingredients, and operate ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers.

Candidates should have cook or related experience, knowledge of food safety and sanitation, and the ability to obtain food safety certification. Excellent teamwork and customer-facing service are valued.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and recipes.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, and chopping.
• Safely use knives and operate ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam, and use multiple cooking methods.
• Store food per safety policies and sanitize areas and utensils.
• Maintain excellent customer service and positive demeanor.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Math and counting

Food preparation knowledge

Tools

Ovens

Stoves

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life in a team-driven food service environment. You will prepare a variety of dishes using standard recipes, set up workstations, measure ingredients, and operate ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers.

Candidates should have cook or related experience, knowledge of food safety and sanitation, and the ability to obtain food safety certification. Excellent teamwork and customer-facing service are valued.