Creative Cook: Master Flavor & Techniques

Aramark Correctional Services; Oxford Valley (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life and creatively adapt dishes using fresh ingredients and approved production guidelines. You will work in a team setting, following safety procedures, and ensuring quality and consistency in menu items across multiple stations.

The role emphasizes accurate ingredient preparation, efficient station setup, and adherence to sanitation standards while delivering friendly, helpful service to guests and clients.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety regulations.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.
• 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
• This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• About Aramark: Our Mission and commitment to equal employment opportunity.

Skills

Experience as a cook

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Basic math

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to bring recipes to life and creatively adapt dishes using fresh ingredients and approved production guidelines. You will work in a team setting, following safety procedures, and ensuring quality and consistency in menu items across multiple stations.

The role emphasizes accurate ingredient preparation, efficient station setup, and adherence to sanitation standards while delivering friendly, helpful service to guests and clients.