Creative Cook: Craft Fresh Flavors & Menus

Aramark; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401(k) retirement plans

Paid time off and other leave

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team in a fast-paced environment. You will prepare a variety of meals using standardized recipes and production guidelines, ensuring high quality and safety.

You will set up your workstation, measure ingredients, and operate ovens, stoves, and other equipment to create appealing dishes. The role emphasizes accurate food handling, sanitation, and teamwork, with opportunities to explore different cuisines and cooking styles.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or related role is required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, various cooking methods, and sanitation.
• Must be able to obtain food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to recipes and guidelines.
• Set up workstation with needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, and trimming food items.
• Safely uses utensils including knives.
• Operate ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, and other equipment.
• Bakes, roasts, steams, and uses various cooking methods.
• Arrange, garnish, and portion food per guidelines.
• Store food per safety policies; clean and sanitize areas and equipment.
• Maintain customer service and positive demeanor toward guests and colleagues.
• Adhere to Aramark safety policies and protect company assets.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Tools

Ovens

Stoves

Knives

Mixers

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team in a fast-paced environment. You will prepare a variety of meals using standardized recipes and production guidelines, ensuring high quality and safety.

You will set up your workstation, measure ingredients, and operate ovens, stoves, and other equipment to create appealing dishes. The role emphasizes accurate food handling, sanitation, and teamwork, with opportunities to explore different cuisines and cooking styles.