Creative Cook - Elevate Menus with Fresh Flavors

Aramark Correctional Services; Bridgewater (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services seeks an experienced Cook to join our team, delivering flavorful, safety-compliant meals in a correctional setting. You will follow production guidelines while applying creativity within recipes and available equipment.

The role emphasizes food safety, cleanliness, teamwork, and excellent guest service as you prepare and present a variety of dishes for residents and staff. Training and certifications supported.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, 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 prepares 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 utensils including knives.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams and uses various cooking methods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to guidelines.
• Stores food properly according to safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains customer service and positive demeanor toward guests and staff.
• Follows Aramark safety policies including food safety and sanitation.

Skills

Experience as a cook

Food preparation principles

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Basic math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services seeks an experienced Cook to join our team, delivering flavorful, safety-compliant meals in a correctional setting. You will follow production guidelines while applying creativity within recipes and available equipment.

The role emphasizes food safety, cleanliness, teamwork, and excellent guest service as you prepare and present a variety of dishes for residents and staff. Training and certifications supported.