Creative Cook: Master Diverse Techniques & Safe Food Prep

Aramark Correctional Services; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to help bring recipes to life in a team-oriented kitchen environment. You will work with fresh ingredients and state-of-the-art equipment, exploring different cuisines and cooking styles while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

Responsibilities include preparing food per recipes, setting up stations, measuring ingredients, using knives safely, and operating ovens and other equipment. A customer-friendly attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role
• Knowledge of basic food preparation principles and different cooking methods
• Ability to obtain a food safety certification
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills
• Strong interpersonal communication, 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
• Safely uses knives and other utensils
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers and other equipment
• Cooks using various methods for meats, vegetables and other foods
• Garnishes and portions food according to guidelines
• Stores food per safety policies and procedures
• Keeps work areas and equipment clean and sanitized
• Maintains positive customer-facing demeanor and adheres to safety policies

Skills

Cooking experience

Food safety knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Education

Food safety certification

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to help bring recipes to life in a team-oriented kitchen environment. You will work with fresh ingredients and state-of-the-art equipment, exploring different cuisines and cooking styles while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

Responsibilities include preparing food per recipes, setting up stations, measuring ingredients, using knives safely, and operating ovens and other equipment. A customer-friendly attitude is essential.