Creative Cook: Flavor Innovator & Kitchen Pro

Aramark Correctional Services; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is looking for a Cook to bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and a variety of cooking styles. You will work with ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

You will set up your workstation, prepare ingredients, and ensure correct portioning and presentation. Prioritizing food safety and customer service, you’ll contribute to a clean, efficient kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food 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.

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Food safety certification

Tools

Ovens

Knives

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

Aramark is looking for a Cook to bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and a variety of cooking styles. You will work with ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

You will set up your workstation, prepare ingredients, and ensure correct portioning and presentation. Prioritizing food safety and customer service, you’ll contribute to a clean, efficient kitchen environment.