Creative Cook: Flavor Explorer & Kitchen Safety Pro

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

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team, bringing passion for food and creativity to life. You will work with fresh ingredients and equipment, following recipes and safety guidelines to deliver high-quality meals.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to production standards, and maintaining a clean, safe workstation while engaging with guests and colleagues in a positive manner.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• 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 prepares 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.
• 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 following food safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor toward guests.

Skills

Cooking

Interpersonal communication

Math skills

Food safety awareness

Education

Food safety certification (training eligible)

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team, bringing passion for food and creativity to life. You will work with fresh ingredients and equipment, following recipes and safety guidelines to deliver high-quality meals.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to production standards, and maintaining a clean, safe workstation while engaging with guests and colleagues in a positive manner.