Creative Cook: Flavor Explorer & Kitchen Innovator

Aramark Correctional Services; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare a variety of foods, follow recipes, and maintain high cleanliness and safety standards in a fast-paced environment. You will work with fresh ingredients and equipment, adapt to different cuisines, and deliver friendly, attentive service to guests.

Prior cooking experience and the ability to obtain a food safety certificate are required. Aramark offers health benefits and opportunities for skill growth as you contribute to

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation and safety regulations.
• Must be able to obtain food safety certification.
• Basic math/counting skills are needed.
• Interpersonal communication skills required.

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.

Skills

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare a variety of foods, follow recipes, and maintain high cleanliness and safety standards in a fast-paced environment. You will work with fresh ingredients and equipment, adapt to different cuisines, and deliver friendly, attentive service to guests.

Prior cooking experience and the ability to obtain a food safety certificate are required. Aramark offers health benefits and opportunities for skill growth as you contribute to