Creative Cook: Craft Diverse Dishes & Flavors

Aramark Correctional Services; Town of Mount Pleasant (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will prepare meals, follow recipes, and explore different cuisines while working with fresh ingredients and modern equipment. This role emphasizes safety and adherence to production guidelines, with a focus on quality and guest satisfaction.

You will work with a diverse team, gain hands-on culinary experience, and contribute to a safe and efficient kitchen environment. The pay is $22.00 per hour, and benefits vary by location.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and 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 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

Experience as a cook

Food safety knowledge

Math basics

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will prepare meals, follow recipes, and explore different cuisines while working with fresh ingredients and modern equipment. This role emphasizes safety and adherence to production guidelines, with a focus on quality and guest satisfaction.

You will work with a diverse team, gain hands-on culinary experience, and contribute to a safe and efficient kitchen environment. The pay is $22.00 per hour, and benefits vary by location.