Creative Cook: Craft Flavors with Fresh Ingredients

Aramark Correctional Services; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a friendly Cook to join our team. You will prepare a variety of dishes, follow recipes, and contribute your creativity while adhering to production guidelines and safety procedures.

You'll work with fresh ingredients and a range of equipment, focusing on quality, food safety, and timely service. The role involves measuring, chopping, cooking, and presenting meals with care to guests and clients.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and safety regulations.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to recipes and guidelines.
• Set up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Measure, weigh, chop, and prepare food items.
• Safely use utensils and operate kitchen equipment.
• Bake, roast, steam, and apply various cooking methods.
• Maintain food safety and sanitation, and ensure asset security.

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Math skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a friendly Cook to join our team. You will prepare a variety of dishes, follow recipes, and contribute your creativity while adhering to production guidelines and safety procedures.

You'll work with fresh ingredients and a range of equipment, focusing on quality, food safety, and timely service. The role involves measuring, chopping, cooking, and presenting meals with care to guests and clients.