Creative Cook in Corrections Kitchen Team

Aramark Ireland Holdings Limited; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Cook for the Baltimore County Department of Corrections in Towson, MD. You will prepare and cook a variety of foods, follow recipes, and maintain high food-safety standards as part of a larger kitchen team.

The role emphasizes flexibility, creativity, and working with production guidelines. Training and certifications may be provided, with opportunities for growth within a nationwide food service organization.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role is required.
• Basic knowledge of food preparation and sanitation.
• Ability to obtain a food safety certification.

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.
• 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 knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Math / counting

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Cook for the Baltimore County Department of Corrections in Towson, MD. You will prepare and cook a variety of foods, follow recipes, and maintain high food-safety standards as part of a larger kitchen team.

The role emphasizes flexibility, creativity, and working with production guidelines. Training and certifications may be provided, with opportunities for growth within a nationwide food service organization.