Creative Cook: Master Recipes & Fresh Ingredient Prep

Aramark Correctional Services; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team, bringing recipes to life while following production guidelines and ensuring safety. You will be immersed in a fast-paced environment, experimenting with flavors and cuisines as you prepare meals for guests and clients.

The role emphasizes hands-on cooking, adherence to sanitation standards, and teamwork in a facility setting, with opportunities to develop culinary skills and contribute to a positive dining experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation and sanitation.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate 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.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Math basics

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team, bringing recipes to life while following production guidelines and ensuring safety. You will be immersed in a fast-paced environment, experimenting with flavors and cuisines as you prepare meals for guests and clients.

The role emphasizes hands-on cooking, adherence to sanitation standards, and teamwork in a facility setting, with opportunities to develop culinary skills and contribute to a positive dining experience.