Creative Cook: Craft Flavorful Dishes & Techniques

Aramark Correctional Services; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will prepare a variety of foods, follow production guidelines, and bring creativity to recipes while working with fresh ingredients and reliable equipment.

Responsibilities include setting up workstations, measuring ingredients, and operating ovens and other kitchen tools. The role emphasizes food safety, sanitation, and excellent guest interaction.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation techniques and safety regulations.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

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.
• Safely uses a variety of utensils including knives.
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams and uses different cooking methods.
• Arranges, garnishes and portions food according to guidelines.
• Maintains food safety and sanitation policies and practices.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment.
• Delivers courteous customer service to guests and coworkers.

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Math and counting

Interpersonal communication

Tools

Safety procedures

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will prepare a variety of foods, follow production guidelines, and bring creativity to recipes while working with fresh ingredients and reliable equipment.

Responsibilities include setting up workstations, measuring ingredients, and operating ovens and other kitchen tools. The role emphasizes food safety, sanitation, and excellent guest interaction.