Creative Cook: Flavor Explorer & Recipe Artist

Aramark Correctional Services; Chaseville (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Cook who will bring recipes to life, work with fresh ingredients, and explore diverse cuisines with creativity. You will follow production guidelines and safety procedures to ensure high-quality food and service.

You will set up workstations, measure and prepare ingredients, operate kitchen equipment, and uphold sanitation standards while delivering friendly customer service.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to obtain food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates 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, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses different cooking methods on meats, vegetables, and other foods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines.
• Stores food properly by following safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor toward guests and coworkers.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety knowledge

Basic math

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Cook who will bring recipes to life, work with fresh ingredients, and explore diverse cuisines with creativity. You will follow production guidelines and safety procedures to ensure high-quality food and service.

You will set up workstations, measure and prepare ingredients, operate kitchen equipment, and uphold sanitation standards while delivering friendly customer service.