Creative Cook: Craft Flavors with Fresh Ingredients

Aramark Correctional Services; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare a variety of dishes with attention to quality and safety. You will work with fresh ingredients and a range of equipment to bring recipes to life, while exploring different cuisines and cooking techniques.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to production guidelines, and a positive customer-facing demeanor. The position requires prior cooking experience, knowledge of food safety, and the ability to obtain necessary certifications.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation methods and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Math skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a dedicated cook to prepare a variety of dishes with attention to quality and safety. You will work with fresh ingredients and a range of equipment to bring recipes to life, while exploring different cuisines and cooking techniques.

The role emphasizes teamwork, adherence to production guidelines, and a positive customer-facing demeanor. The position requires prior cooking experience, knowledge of food safety, and the ability to obtain necessary certifications.