Creative Cook: Craft Bold Flavors & Fresh Ingredients

Aramark Correctional Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical benefits

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook in New York to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creativity. You will work with production guidelines and safety procedures to deliver high-quality meals in a dynamic environment.

You will prepare a variety of foods, set up stations, and maintain sanitation while providing excellent guest service. Previous cooking experience and food safety certification are valued, and opportunities for growth exist within Aramark.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Cook 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 experience

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Math skills

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook in New York to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creativity. You will work with production guidelines and safety procedures to deliver high-quality meals in a dynamic environment.

You will prepare a variety of foods, set up stations, and maintain sanitation while providing excellent guest service. Previous cooking experience and food safety certification are valued, and opportunities for growth exist within Aramark.