Creative Cook: Flavor Explorer & Kitchen Prep Pro

Aramark Correctional Services; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Cook to transform recipes into tasty dishes while applying creative approaches to menus, under production guidelines and safety standards.

The role involves preparing various foods, maintaining workstation setup, measuring ingredients, and handling equipment safely. Strong math, communication, and food safety knowledge are required, with opportunities for growth and full benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required
• Validated knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate food 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

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark in Cleveland, OH is seeking a Cook to transform recipes into tasty dishes while applying creative approaches to menus, under production guidelines and safety standards.

The role involves preparing various foods, maintaining workstation setup, measuring ingredients, and handling equipment safely. Strong math, communication, and food safety knowledge are required, with opportunities for growth and full benefits.