Creative Cook: Craft Fresh Dishes with Precision & Care

ARAMARK; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Parental leave

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Cook in New Jersey to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creative techniques. You will set up stations, follow production guidelines, and prepare a variety of foods while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

The role emphasizes consistent quality, teamwork, and excellent guest interaction. Aramark offers benefits and growth opportunities as part of a diverse food and facilities team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required
• Validated knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.
• 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.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods
• 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, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Math skills

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Cook in New Jersey to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creative techniques. You will set up stations, follow production guidelines, and prepare a variety of foods while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.

The role emphasizes consistent quality, teamwork, and excellent guest interaction. Aramark offers benefits and growth opportunities as part of a diverse food and facilities team.