Creative Cook: Flavor Innovator & Kitchen Specialist

Aramark Correctional Services; Canton (MS); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a motivated Cook to join our team and bring recipes to life across a dynamic kitchen environment. You'll work with fresh ingredients, follow production guidelines, and explore different cuisines while delivering consistent quality.

Shifts available: 5am-2pm and 9:30am-5:30pm. You’ll be part of a team that values food safety, sanitation, and guest service, with opportunities to grow your culinary skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation methods and safety standards.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of foods 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

Cooking

Food safety

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a motivated Cook to join our team and bring recipes to life across a dynamic kitchen environment. You'll work with fresh ingredients, follow production guidelines, and explore different cuisines while delivering consistent quality.

Shifts available: 5am-2pm and 9:30am-5:30pm. You’ll be part of a team that values food safety, sanitation, and guest service, with opportunities to grow your culinary skills.