Creative Cook: Flavor Explorer & Prep Pro

Aramark Correctional Services; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a skilled Cook to join our team. You will prepare a variety of foods according to recipes, set up your workstation, and handle ingredients with precision while exploring different cuisines and techniques.

Adherence to safety policies, strong teamwork, and delivering quality meals are essential. Prior kitchen experience and the ability to obtain a food safety certification are required, with opportunities for growth and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Validated knowledge of basic food preparation and safety regulations.
• 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

Basic math

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a skilled Cook to join our team. You will prepare a variety of foods according to recipes, set up your workstation, and handle ingredients with precision while exploring different cuisines and techniques.

Adherence to safety policies, strong teamwork, and delivering quality meals are essential. Prior kitchen experience and the ability to obtain a food safety certification are required, with opportunities for growth and benefits.