Creative Cook: Global Flavors, Safe Kitchen Hero

Aramark Correctional Services; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare a variety of dishes, follow production guidelines, and expand your creativity with different cuisines and cooking styles.

You'll work with fresh ingredients and reliable equipment, adhere to safety standards, and contribute to a positive guest experience across locations. This role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and a passion for quality food service.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required
• Knowledge of basic food preparation and safety principles
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills
• Interpersonal communication skills (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

Cooking

Knife handling

Customer service

Tools

Ovens

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our culinary team. You will prepare a variety of dishes, follow production guidelines, and expand your creativity with different cuisines and cooking styles.

You'll work with fresh ingredients and reliable equipment, adhere to safety standards, and contribute to a positive guest experience across locations. This role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and a passion for quality food service.