Creative Cook: Delicious Dishes from Fresh Ingredients

Aramark; Cherry Hill Township (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Cherry Hill, New Jersey is seeking a Cook who loves food and creativity. You will help bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and the best equipment, exploring different cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

In this role you will operate ovens, stoves, slicers and mixers, prepare and portion dishes, garnish plates, and ensure food safety and cleanliness.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Validated knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation and safety.
• 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.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses 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

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark in Cherry Hill, New Jersey is seeking a Cook who loves food and creativity. You will help bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and the best equipment, exploring different cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

In this role you will operate ovens, stoves, slicers and mixers, prepare and portion dishes, garnish plates, and ensure food safety and cleanliness.