Creative Cook: Master Fresh Prep & Flavor Play

Aramark Correctional Services; Zephyr Cove (NV); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life and work with fresh ingredients and top equipment. You will follow production guidelines, prepare ingredients, and maintain safety and sanitation standards while delivering friendly service to guests and clients.

The role requires prior cooking experience, knowledge of food safety, and the ability to work with various kitchen tools, measuring ingredients, and following standard recipes. This on-site position emphasizes teamwork and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate handling, sanitation, and storage.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrates 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

Interpersonal communication

Food safety knowledge

Math and counting

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life and work with fresh ingredients and top equipment. You will follow production guidelines, prepare ingredients, and maintain safety and sanitation standards while delivering friendly service to guests and clients.

The role requires prior cooking experience, knowledge of food safety, and the ability to work with various kitchen tools, measuring ingredients, and following standard recipes. This on-site position emphasizes teamwork and reliability.