Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Culinary Excellence

Aramark Correctional Services; Potomac (MD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a motivated Cook to join our team. You will prepare a variety of foods, follow recipes, and maintain high food safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Work with fresh ingredients and quality equipment, explore different cuisines, and contribute to guest satisfaction while adhering to production guidelines and safety procedures.

You’ll develop culinary skills, collaborate with colleagues, and be part of a values-driven company committed to safe, quality food.

Qualifications

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

• Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.
• 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

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a motivated Cook to join our team. You will prepare a variety of foods, follow recipes, and maintain high food safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

Work with fresh ingredients and quality equipment, explore different cuisines, and contribute to guest satisfaction while adhering to production guidelines and safety procedures.

You’ll develop culinary skills, collaborate with colleagues, and be part of a values-driven company committed to safe, quality food.