Creative Cook: Craft Fresh Flavors & Techniques

Aramark Correctional Services; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a motivated cook to prepare a variety of foods using standardized recipes and production guidelines. You will set up workstations, measure ingredients, and handle equipment safely in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires basic math skills, an ability to follow safety procedures, and strong communication with team members and supervisors. Opportunities for growth exist within a supportive corporate setting.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation and sanitation.
• 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.

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety

Food handling

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a motivated cook to prepare a variety of foods using standardized recipes and production guidelines. You will set up workstations, measure ingredients, and handle equipment safely in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires basic math skills, an ability to follow safety procedures, and strong communication with team members and supervisors. Opportunities for growth exist within a supportive corporate setting.