Creative Cook: Craft Flavors & Precision Kitchen

Aramark Correctional Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life in a fast-paced setting with fresh ingredients and top equipment. You will craft diverse dishes, create with creativity, and follow production guidelines to ensure quality and safety.

You will set up stations, measure and prepare ingredients, and operate a range of kitchen appliances. A strong focus on food safety, teamwork, and guest satisfaction will drive daily outcomes.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role is required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation and safety regulations.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• Ability to use math and counting in a kitchen setting.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Set up workstation with needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling.
• Safely use a variety of utensils including knives.
• Operate ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bake, roast, broil, steam, and use various cooking methods.
• Arrange, garnish, and portion food per guidelines.
• Properly store food following safety policies.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintain excellent customer service and positive demeanor toward guests and co-workers.
• Adhere to Aramark safety policies and ensure security of assets.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food preparation

Cooking methods

Food safety

Food storage

Food safety certification

Basic math

Communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life in a fast-paced setting with fresh ingredients and top equipment. You will craft diverse dishes, create with creativity, and follow production guidelines to ensure quality and safety.

You will set up stations, measure and prepare ingredients, and operate a range of kitchen appliances. A strong focus on food safety, teamwork, and guest satisfaction will drive daily outcomes.