Creative Cook: Flavor Innovator in a Team Kitchen

Aramark Correctional Services; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a dedicated Cook to bring recipes to life in a fast-paced kitchen. You will work with fresh ingredients and follow standard recipes while applying safety guidelines and production standards.

Set up stations, prepare ingredients, and operate ovens and utensils as you contribute to high-quality meals. You will ensure proper food handling, sanitation, and excellent service to guests.

This role offers growth within Aramark’s culinary teams and a pathway to develop new skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Validated knowledge of the 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

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a dedicated Cook to bring recipes to life in a fast-paced kitchen. You will work with fresh ingredients and follow standard recipes while applying safety guidelines and production standards.

Set up stations, prepare ingredients, and operate ovens and utensils as you contribute to high-quality meals. You will ensure proper food handling, sanitation, and excellent service to guests.

This role offers growth within Aramark’s culinary teams and a pathway to develop new skills.