Creative Cook: Flavor Explorer & Kitchen Technician

Aramark Correctional Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will prepare diverse foods, set up stations, and work with various cooking methods while following safety guidelines. You will also ensure proper food handling, sanitation, and portioning to meet production standards.

Ideal candidates have prior cooking experience, strong math and communication skills, and a commitment to quality service. This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and guest satisfaction within Aramark’s food program.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage
• 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 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

Cook experience

Food safety

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team. You will prepare diverse foods, set up stations, and work with various cooking methods while following safety guidelines. You will also ensure proper food handling, sanitation, and portioning to meet production standards.

Ideal candidates have prior cooking experience, strong math and communication skills, and a commitment to quality service. This role emphasizes teamwork, safety, and guest satisfaction within Aramark’s food program.