Creative Cook: Craft Fresh Flavors Daily

Aramark Correctional Services; New Hanover Township (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services in New Jersey is seeking a Cook to transform recipes into delicious, high-quality meals using fresh ingredients and modern equipment. You will follow production guidelines and safety procedures while exploring diverse cuisines.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accurate food handling, and customer service to guests and staff in a fast-paced environment. Training and growth opportunities are available through Aramark.

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

• 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

Cooking

Food safety awareness

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services in New Jersey is seeking a Cook to transform recipes into delicious, high-quality meals using fresh ingredients and modern equipment. You will follow production guidelines and safety procedures while exploring diverse cuisines.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accurate food handling, and customer service to guests and staff in a fast-paced environment. Training and growth opportunities are available through Aramark.