Culinary Artist: Innovate with Fresh Ingredients & Techniques

Aramark Correctional Services; Huntsville (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team and bring recipes to life with creativity, following production guidelines and safety procedures. You will work with fresh ingredients, operate ovens and mixers, and ensure proper portioning and presentation while maintaining strong customer service.

The role requires prior cooking experience, knowledge of food preparation methods, and the ability to obtain a food safety certification.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation methods and safety regulations.
• Must be able to obtain a food safety certification.
• 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.
• Ensures security of company assets

Skills

Cooking skills

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team and bring recipes to life with creativity, following production guidelines and safety procedures. You will work with fresh ingredients, operate ovens and mixers, and ensure proper portioning and presentation while maintaining strong customer service.

The role requires prior cooking experience, knowledge of food preparation methods, and the ability to obtain a food safety certification.