Creative Cook: Master Global Flavors & Safe Kitchen

Aramark Correctional Services; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team where you will prepare diverse recipes and contribute to an engaging dining experience. You will work with fresh ingredients and a supportive kitchen crew, following production guidelines and safety procedures to ensure quality and safety at every step.

You will set up your workstation, measure ingredients, operate kitchen equipment, and help maintain a clean, safe environment while delivering friendly service to guests.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• 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.

Skills

Cooking methods

Food safety

Basic math

Interpersonal communication

Tools

Ovens

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team where you will prepare diverse recipes and contribute to an engaging dining experience. You will work with fresh ingredients and a supportive kitchen crew, following production guidelines and safety procedures to ensure quality and safety at every step.

You will set up your workstation, measure ingredients, operate kitchen equipment, and help maintain a clean, safe environment while delivering friendly service to guests.