Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Culinary Artistry

Aramark Correctional Services; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Cook to join our team in a fast-paced kitchen environment. You will prepare a variety of meals following standardized recipes, manage portions, and monitor quality while maintaining high safety standards.

You will set up workstations, measure ingredients, operate ovens and equipment, and cooperate with teammates to deliver consistent, appetizing meals. A focus on hygiene and customer service is essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles and safety regulations.
• Must be able to obtain food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of foods according to production guidelines and recipes.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, chopping, trimming, and peeling items.
• Safely use a variety of utensils including knives.
• Operate equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses various cooking methods.
• Arrange and portion food according to guidelines.
• Store food properly adhering to safety policies.
• Clean and sanitize work areas and utensils.
• Maintain excellent customer service and positive demeanor toward guests.
• Adhere to Aramark safety policies and ensure security of company assets.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Math skills

Communication

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Cook to join our team in a fast-paced kitchen environment. You will prepare a variety of meals following standardized recipes, manage portions, and monitor quality while maintaining high safety standards.

You will set up workstations, measure ingredients, operate ovens and equipment, and cooperate with teammates to deliver consistent, appetizing meals. A focus on hygiene and customer service is essential in this role.