Creative Cook: Fresh-Ingredient Kitchen Innovator

Aramark Correctional Services; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a cook to prepare and present meals with attention to recipes, portions, and food safety. You’ll work with fresh ingredients and equipment, contributing to a safe and enjoyable dining experience for guests and clients.

Ideal candidates will have prior cooking experience, knowledge of safety standards, and the ability to follow standardized recipes while maintaining quality and speed in a team environment.

Qualifications

• 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 safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Measurement & prep

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a cook to prepare and present meals with attention to recipes, portions, and food safety. You’ll work with fresh ingredients and equipment, contributing to a safe and enjoyable dining experience for guests and clients.

Ideal candidates will have prior cooking experience, knowledge of safety standards, and the ability to follow standardized recipes while maintaining quality and speed in a team environment.