Creative Kitchen Cook — Craft Flavors & Prep

Aramark Correctional Services; Gas City (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a cook to bring recipes to life from fresh ingredients while following production guidelines and safety procedures. You will set up stations, measure ingredients, and use various cooking methods to prepare meats, vegetables, and more.

The role emphasizes accuracy, cleanliness, and customer-focused service. Experience in cooking or related roles is required, with the ability to obtain food safety certification.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role.
• Knowledge of basic cooking techniques and recipes.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork.

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

Cooking

Food safety

Mathematics

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a cook to bring recipes to life from fresh ingredients while following production guidelines and safety procedures. You will set up stations, measure ingredients, and use various cooking methods to prepare meats, vegetables, and more.

The role emphasizes accuracy, cleanliness, and customer-focused service. Experience in cooking or related roles is required, with the ability to obtain food safety certification.