Creative Cook: Craft Global Flavors

Aramark Correctional Services; City of Olean (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services in New York is seeking a motivated cook to join our kitchen team, turning recipes into delicious meals with guidance on production standards.

You will prepare a variety of dishes, set up your workstation, measure ingredients, and operate ovens, burners, and slicers while following safety and sanitation policies. The role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and customer-focused service.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required
• Knowledge of basic food preparation and safety standards
• Ability to obtain food safety certification
• Basic math and counting skills
• Good 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.
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets

Skills

Cook experience

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services in New York is seeking a motivated cook to join our kitchen team, turning recipes into delicious meals with guidance on production standards.

You will prepare a variety of dishes, set up your workstation, measure ingredients, and operate ovens, burners, and slicers while following safety and sanitation policies. The role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and customer-focused service.