Creative Cook: Flavor Explorer & Kitchen Innovator

Aramark Correctional Services; City of Corning (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k)

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a motivated Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare a variety of dishes, follow recipes, and work with fresh ingredients in a fast-paced environment.

You will set up stations, measure ingredients, use ovens, stoves, slicers, and maintain cleanliness and food safety standards while delivering quality meals with care for guests and clients. We value teamwork, reliability, and the ability to adapt to different menus and cuisines, with opportunities for skill development

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.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills, written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Essential functions and responsibilities may vary by location based on client requirements and business needs.
• 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

Culinary experience

Communication skills

Math skills

Food safety knowledge

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is seeking a motivated Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare a variety of dishes, follow recipes, and work with fresh ingredients in a fast-paced environment.

You will set up stations, measure ingredients, use ovens, stoves, slicers, and maintain cleanliness and food safety standards while delivering quality meals with care for guests and clients. We value teamwork, reliability, and the ability to adapt to different menus and cuisines, with opportunities for skill development