Creative Cook & Flavor Innovator

Aramark Correctional Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a dedicated cook to join our team. You will prepare and cook a variety of dishes, follow standardized recipes, and ensure all ingredients meet safety guidelines.

You’ll set up your station, measure ingredients, and operate kitchen equipment while delivering consistent quality. This role requires knowledge of food preparation methods, strong math and communication skills, and the ability to work within production guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation 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 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.

Skills

Experience as cook

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is seeking a dedicated cook to join our team. You will prepare and cook a variety of dishes, follow standardized recipes, and ensure all ingredients meet safety guidelines.

You’ll set up your station, measure ingredients, and operate kitchen equipment while delivering consistent quality. This role requires knowledge of food preparation methods, strong math and communication skills, and the ability to work within production guidelines.