Creative Cook — Flexible Weekend & Holiday Shifts

Aramark Correctional Services; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Irving, TX, is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients in a fast-paced setting. You will be immersed in cooking styles and flavors while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

You will set up stations, measure ingredients, operate ovens and other equipment, and ensure proper storage and sanitation. The role emphasizes teamwork, guest service, and adherence to safety policies.

Qualifications

• Short order cook or line cook experience is a plus.
• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Validated knowledge of basic 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.
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets

Skills

Experience as cook

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Math/counting skills

Job description

Aramark in Irving, TX, is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients in a fast-paced setting. You will be immersed in cooking styles and flavors while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

You will set up stations, measure ingredients, operate ovens and other equipment, and ensure proper storage and sanitation. The role emphasizes teamwork, guest service, and adherence to safety policies.