Creative Cook: Elevate Dishes with Fresh Flavors

Aramark Correctional Services; Chester (Delaware County); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Cook to join our kitchen team. You’ll bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and a variety of cooking styles in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll set up stations, measure ingredients, and safely operate ovens, stoves, and mixers while following production guidelines and food safety rules. This role emphasizes teamwork, reliable customer service with guests and clients, and adherence to Aramark safety policies to protect people and assets.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation methods and safety guidelines.
• Ability to obtain a food safety certification.
• Strong math/counting skills for portioning.
• Good verbal and written communication with team and guests.

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

Food preparation

Sanitation & safety

Food safety certification

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Cook to join our kitchen team. You’ll bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and a variety of cooking styles in a fast-paced environment.

You’ll set up stations, measure ingredients, and safely operate ovens, stoves, and mixers while following production guidelines and food safety rules. This role emphasizes teamwork, reliable customer service with guests and clients, and adherence to Aramark safety policies to protect people and assets.