Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Elevate the Kitchen

Aramark Correctional Services; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services seeks a motivated Cook to bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and creative techniques. You will work with the best equipment in a setting that emphasizes safety and production guidelines.

The role emphasizes teamwork, clean workspaces, and delivering quality meals to meet client needs. Ideal candidates have prior cooking experience, knowledge of food safety, and strong math and communication skills.

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 a food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting abilities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Essential functions and responsibilities may vary by location based on client requirements.
• Cooks and prepares a variety of food according to production guidelines and 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.
• 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 and coworkers.
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Basic math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services seeks a motivated Cook to bring recipes to life using fresh ingredients and creative techniques. You will work with the best equipment in a setting that emphasizes safety and production guidelines.

The role emphasizes teamwork, clean workspaces, and delivering quality meals to meet client needs. Ideal candidates have prior cooking experience, knowledge of food safety, and strong math and communication skills.