Creative Cook: Master Flavor, Precision Prep & Safety

Aramark Correctional Services; Owenton (KY); On-site; USD 16,531,000 - 22,042,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team, bringing recipes to life with creativity while following safety standards and production guidelines. You will work with fresh ingredients, handle diverse cooking methods, and maintain a positive attitude toward guests and staff.

In this role, you will prepare, garnish, and portion foods according to recipes and quality standards, while keeping work areas clean and compliant with safety policies. Aramark fosters growth and teamwork across locations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of foods according to recipes and guidelines.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, chopping, and peeling.
• Use utensils safely and operate ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam, and cook meat and vegetables.
• Arrange, garnish, and portion food according to guidelines.
• Store food following safety policies and procedures.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment.
• Maintain excellent customer service and positive demeanor.
• Follow Aramark safety policies and ensure asset security.

Skills

Cook experience

Food preparation knowledge

Food safety regulations

Basic math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team, bringing recipes to life with creativity while following safety standards and production guidelines. You will work with fresh ingredients, handle diverse cooking methods, and maintain a positive attitude toward guests and staff.

In this role, you will prepare, garnish, and portion foods according to recipes and quality standards, while keeping work areas clean and compliant with safety policies. Aramark fosters growth and teamwork across locations.