Creative Cook: Explore Flavors & Fresh Ingredients

Aramark Correctional Services; Somerville (NJ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team, bringing recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creative flair. You will follow production guidelines and safety procedures while preparing a variety of dishes for guests.

This role emphasizes food safety, consistent cooking practices, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Benefits and opportunities for skill growth are available, with on-site work and a supportive culture at Aramark.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Set up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepare 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

Food safety

Communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team, bringing recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creative flair. You will follow production guidelines and safety procedures while preparing a variety of dishes for guests.

This role emphasizes food safety, consistent cooking practices, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment. Benefits and opportunities for skill growth are available, with on-site work and a supportive culture at Aramark.