Creative Cook: Flavor Explorer & Kitchen Team Player

Aramark Correctional Services; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Milwaukee is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity, fresh ingredients, and production guidelines. You will work in a kitchen that values safety and quality while exploring a variety of cooking styles.

You will set up stations, follow standardized recipes, measure and prep ingredients, operate ovens and mixers, and maintain clean, safe work areas. A positive attitude and reliable teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Cook 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

Culinary skills

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Communication

Tools

Ovens

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

Aramark Milwaukee is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity, fresh ingredients, and production guidelines. You will work in a kitchen that values safety and quality while exploring a variety of cooking styles.

You will set up stations, follow standardized recipes, measure and prep ingredients, operate ovens and mixers, and maintain clean, safe work areas. A positive attitude and reliable teamwork are essential.