Creative Cook: Craft Flavorful Dishes & Innovation

Aramark Corporation; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team in a fast-paced food service environment. You will cook a variety of dishes, follow production guidelines, and maintain clean, organized workstations while prioritizing safety and quality.

This role requires adherence to safety protocols and a positive guest-focused attitude. You will work with fresh ingredients and standard recipes, preparing meals, plating, and storing foods properly.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations is expected.
• Ability to obtain a food safety certification.
• Strong math/counting skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Cooks 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

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Basic math

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team in a fast-paced food service environment. You will cook a variety of dishes, follow production guidelines, and maintain clean, organized workstations while prioritizing safety and quality.

This role requires adherence to safety protocols and a positive guest-focused attitude. You will work with fresh ingredients and standard recipes, preparing meals, plating, and storing foods properly.