Culinary Artist: Innovative Cook & Recipe Creator

Aramark Correctional Services; Riverwoods (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life and explore new flavors while working with fresh ingredients and top equipment. You’ll follow production guidelines and safety procedures to help you love what you do and grow in a dynamic culinary environment.

The role emphasizes cooking variety, adherence to food safety standards, and customer-facing service, with opportunities to develop skills across cuisines and techniques.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to recipes.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.
• Safely use utensils including knives.
• Operate ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers and other equipment.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam and use various cooking methods.
• Distribute and portion food according to guidelines.
• Store food following safety policies.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and equipment.
• Provide excellent customer service with a positive demeanor.

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Basic math

Interpersonal communication

Education

Food safety certification (obtainable)

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life and explore new flavors while working with fresh ingredients and top equipment. You’ll follow production guidelines and safety procedures to help you love what you do and grow in a dynamic culinary environment.

The role emphasizes cooking variety, adherence to food safety standards, and customer-facing service, with opportunities to develop skills across cuisines and techniques.