Creative Cook: Fresh Ingredients & Global Flavors

Aramark Correctional Services; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our culinary team in a dynamic, fast-paced kitchen environment. You will bring recipes to life, craft diverse dishes, and collaborate with teammates to deliver high-quality meals with an emphasis on consistency and flavor.

You'll work with fresh ingredients and professional equipment, following production guidelines and safety procedures while exploring different cuisines and cooking styles to expand your culinary skills and creativity.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal communication skills expected; written and verbal.
• Basic math and counting skills required for recipe quantities and portioning.
• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares a variety of foods according to recipes and guidelines.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment for service.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, chopping, and trimming food items.
• Safely uses utensils including knives and operates ovens, stoves, and mixers.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses various cooking methods.
• Maintains food safety and sanitation; stores food properly.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Basic math

Experience as a cook

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our culinary team in a dynamic, fast-paced kitchen environment. You will bring recipes to life, craft diverse dishes, and collaborate with teammates to deliver high-quality meals with an emphasis on consistency and flavor.

You'll work with fresh ingredients and professional equipment, following production guidelines and safety procedures while exploring different cuisines and cooking styles to expand your culinary skills and creativity.