Creative Cook: Flavor Innovator in a Fresh Kitchen

Aramark Correctional Services; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our food service team in Wisconsin. You will prepare a variety of dishes following production guidelines and recipes, while maintaining a clean, safe environment and high customer service standards.

You will set up stations, measure and prep ingredients, operate ovens and other equipment, and ensure proper food handling, storage, and sanitation. The role emphasizes teamwork, quality, and adherence to safety policies in a fast-paced setting.

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 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

• Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.
• 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

Experience as a cook or related role

Food preparation principles

Food safety regulations

Food safety certification

Basic math and counting

Interpersonal communication (oral/wri-

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our food service team in Wisconsin. You will prepare a variety of dishes following production guidelines and recipes, while maintaining a clean, safe environment and high customer service standards.

You will set up stations, measure and prep ingredients, operate ovens and other equipment, and ensure proper food handling, storage, and sanitation. The role emphasizes teamwork, quality, and adherence to safety policies in a fast-paced setting.