Creative Cook: Elevate Flavors & Kitchen Craft

Aramark Correctional Services; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will cook and prepare a variety of foods following production guidelines and recipes, while applying food safety procedures.

You’ll set up stations, measure and prepare ingredients, and operate ovens, stoves and other equipment to produce high-quality meals for our clients. Ideal candidates have cooking experience, knowledge of food safety, and basic math skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles and safety regulations.
• Must be able to obtain food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills.

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

Cooking skills

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Mathematical skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will cook and prepare a variety of foods following production guidelines and recipes, while applying food safety procedures.

You’ll set up stations, measure and prepare ingredients, and operate ovens, stoves and other equipment to produce high-quality meals for our clients. Ideal candidates have cooking experience, knowledge of food safety, and basic math skills.