Creative Cook: Craft Menus with Fresh Ingredients

Aramark Correctional Services; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life in a fast-paced kitchen. You will work with fresh ingredients, follow production guidelines, and use a range of cooking methods to prepare meals for clients.

The role emphasizes food safety, attention to detail, teamwork, and maintaining clean, organized workstations while delivering quality service to guests. This position is on-site in a standard kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles and sanitation.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares a variety of food according to guidelines and recipes.
• Sets up workstation with required ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, and peeling.
• Safely uses utensils and operates ovens, stoves, and mixers.
• Bakes, roasts, steams, and uses multiple cooking methods.
• Garnishes and portions food according to guidelines.
• Stores food per safety policies and maintains sanitation.
• Cleans work areas and maintains a positive guest-facing attitude.
• Adheres to safety policies and protects company assets.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Math basics

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life in a fast-paced kitchen. You will work with fresh ingredients, follow production guidelines, and use a range of cooking methods to prepare meals for clients.

The role emphasizes food safety, attention to detail, teamwork, and maintaining clean, organized workstations while delivering quality service to guests. This position is on-site in a standard kitchen environment.