Creative Cook: Craft Global Flavors & Culinary Growth

Aramark Correctional Services; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Cook to prepare a variety of meals in a food-safe environment. You will set up stations, measure ingredients, and use ovens, stoves, and slicers to cook and plate dishes according to standardized recipes.

The role requires experience in a kitchen, knowledge of food safety regulations, and strong interpersonal skills to serve guests and co-workers with a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.

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

Food safety

Kitchen experience

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Cook to prepare a variety of meals in a food-safe environment. You will set up stations, measure ingredients, and use ovens, stoves, and slicers to cook and plate dishes according to standardized recipes.

The role requires experience in a kitchen, knowledge of food safety regulations, and strong interpersonal skills to serve guests and co-workers with a positive attitude.