Creative Cook: Master Flavors & Culinary Craft

Aramark Correctional Services; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a skilled Cook to bring recipes to life and contribute creative cooking ideas in a dynamic kitchen environment. You will work with fresh ingredients and use professional equipment while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

The position emphasizes precise food handling, varied cooking techniques, and a strong focus on sanitation, teamwork, and guest service.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of basic principles of food preparation and food safety regulations such as accurate handling, sanitation, and storage.
• Must be able to acquire food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Interpersonal communication skills, both 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

Food Safety

Math

Communication

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a skilled Cook to bring recipes to life and contribute creative cooking ideas in a dynamic kitchen environment. You will work with fresh ingredients and use professional equipment while following production guidelines and safety procedures.

The position emphasizes precise food handling, varied cooking techniques, and a strong focus on sanitation, teamwork, and guest service.