Creative Cook: Craft Fresh Flavors & Safe Prep

Aramark; Rahway (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity, using fresh ingredients and standard recipes.

You will set up your station, prepare ingredients, and operate ovens and equipment while maintaining food safety and sanitation standards and delivering friendly guest service.

The role rewards teamwork, reliability, and a willingness to learn new cuisines and techniques in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic cooking methods and food safety regulations.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Good interpersonal communication 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.
• 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.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Interpersonal communication

Math basics

Job description

Aramark in Rahway, NJ is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity, using fresh ingredients and standard recipes.

You will set up your station, prepare ingredients, and operate ovens and equipment while maintaining food safety and sanitation standards and delivering friendly guest service.

The role rewards teamwork, reliability, and a willingness to learn new cuisines and techniques in a fast-paced environment.