Creative Cook: Craft Global Flavors & Safe Prep

Aramark Correctional Services; Camden, New York (NJ, NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity, using fresh ingredients and modern equipment. You will follow production guidelines and safety procedures while exploring varied cuisines and cooking methods to delight guests.

The role emphasizes teamwork, consistent quality, and maintaining a positive guest interaction. Applicants should have cooking experience, knowledge of food preparation methods, and the ability to obtain food safety certification.

Qualifications

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

Experience as a cook

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Basic math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life with creativity, using fresh ingredients and modern equipment. You will follow production guidelines and safety procedures while exploring varied cuisines and cooking methods to delight guests.

The role emphasizes teamwork, consistent quality, and maintaining a positive guest interaction. Applicants should have cooking experience, knowledge of food preparation methods, and the ability to obtain food safety certification.