Creative Cook - Craft Bold Flavors & Techniques

Aramark; Gettysburg (Adams County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Gettysburg, PA is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life and showcase creativity in a team setting. You’ll set up stations, measure and prep ingredients, operate ovens and mixers, and ensure food safety and sanitation while delivering friendly guest service.

The role emphasizes learning new cuisines, applying production guidelines, and contributing to a high-volume kitchen within a renowned global food services company.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and 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

Culinary skills

Food safety knowledge

Math and counting

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark in Gettysburg, PA is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life and showcase creativity in a team setting. You’ll set up stations, measure and prep ingredients, operate ovens and mixers, and ensure food safety and sanitation while delivering friendly guest service.

The role emphasizes learning new cuisines, applying production guidelines, and contributing to a high-volume kitchen within a renowned global food services company.