Creative Cook: Flavor Innovator & Kitchen Skills

Aramark Correctional Services; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook in Chicago to join our team. You will help bring recipes to life while following production guidelines and safety procedures to ensure quality and safety.

You will work with fresh ingredients in a fast-paced environment, learning new cuisines and cooking styles. This role emphasizes creativity within established standards and offers opportunities to grow with the company.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• 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

• 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.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Basic math

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook in Chicago to join our team. You will help bring recipes to life while following production guidelines and safety procedures to ensure quality and safety.

You will work with fresh ingredients in a fast-paced environment, learning new cuisines and cooking styles. This role emphasizes creativity within established standards and offers opportunities to grow with the company.