Creative Cook: Master Flavor & Fresh Prep

Aramark Correctional Services; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a dedicated Cook to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creativity. You will work with production guidelines, operate ovens and equipment, and ensure safety and sanitation across the kitchen.

The role emphasizes variety, quality, and teamwork in a fast-paced setting. Required are prior cooking experience, knowledge of food prep and safety standards, and the ability to obtain a food safety certification.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Ability to obtain food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Strong written and verbal interpersonal communication.

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 cooking methods on meats, 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 toward guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including food safety and sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets.

Skills

Experience as a cook

Food safety knowledge

Basic math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a dedicated Cook to bring recipes to life with fresh ingredients and creativity. You will work with production guidelines, operate ovens and equipment, and ensure safety and sanitation across the kitchen.

The role emphasizes variety, quality, and teamwork in a fast-paced setting. Required are prior cooking experience, knowledge of food prep and safety standards, and the ability to obtain a food safety certification.