Cafeteria Cook — Creative Recipes & Safe Prep

Aramark Correctional Services; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care

401(k)

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team, bringing recipes to life with creativity among fresh ingredients and state‑of‑the‑art equipment. You will follow production guidelines, adjust to client needs, and maintain high food safety and sanitation standards while delivering excellent service.

The role emphasizes hands‑on cooking, accurate portioning, and teamwork in a dynamic environment. Training opportunities and a supportive culture help you grow while contributing to guest satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• Knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• Basic math and counting skills are demonstrated.
• Interpersonal communication skills in written and verbal form.

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, chopping, trimming, and peeling.
• Safely use utensils including knives.
• Operate ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam, and use various cooking methods.
• Arrange, garnish, and portion food per established guidelines.
• Properly store food complying with 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 including food safety and sanitation; ensure asset security.

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math and counting skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team, bringing recipes to life with creativity among fresh ingredients and state‑of‑the‑art equipment. You will follow production guidelines, adjust to client needs, and maintain high food safety and sanitation standards while delivering excellent service.

The role emphasizes hands‑on cooking, accurate portioning, and teamwork in a dynamic environment. Training opportunities and a supportive culture help you grow while contributing to guest satisfaction.