Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Culinary Skills

Aramark Correctional Services; Potomac (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life while exploring new flavors and cooking techniques. You will work with fresh ingredients and reliable equipment, following safety procedures and production guidelines. Your creativity will help elevate our menus and guest experience.

The position emphasizes teamwork, food safety, and quality, with opportunities to grow culinary skills and contribute to a positive dining environment at the facility.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of foods according to recipes.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Measure, weigh, mix, chop, and trim ingredients.
• Safely use knives and operate ovens, stoves, and mixers.
• Maintain sanitation and food safety policies.
• Provide excellent customer service to guests.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Math skills

Education

Food safety certification (to acquire)

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life while exploring new flavors and cooking techniques. You will work with fresh ingredients and reliable equipment, following safety procedures and production guidelines. Your creativity will help elevate our menus and guest experience.

The position emphasizes teamwork, food safety, and quality, with opportunities to grow culinary skills and contribute to a positive dining environment at the facility.