Creative Cook: Weekend & Production Prep

Aramark Correctional Services; Harvey (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team in a fast-paced environment focused on quality and variety. You will prepare meals using production guidelines and recipes, set up workstations, and manage ingredients with care to ensure safety and taste.

Weekend availability is required as part of the role. The position emphasizes teamwork, customer service, and adherence to safety standards while you explore different cuisines and cooking styles.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and recipes.
• Set up workstation with needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.
• Safely use diverse utensils including knives.
• Operate ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers and other equipment.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam and employ various cooking methods.
• Arrange, garnish and portion food per guidelines.
• Store food following safety policies and procedures.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment and utensils.
• Maintain excellent customer service and positive demeanor toward guests and coworkers.
• Adhere to safety policies and protect company assets.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math skills

Open availability

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team in a fast-paced environment focused on quality and variety. You will prepare meals using production guidelines and recipes, set up workstations, and manage ingredients with care to ensure safety and taste.

Weekend availability is required as part of the role. The position emphasizes teamwork, customer service, and adherence to safety standards while you explore different cuisines and cooking styles.