Creative Cook: Master Flavors & Prep

Aramark Correctional Services; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team where you will bring recipes to life while exploring creative cooking styles. You will work with fresh ingredients and reliable equipment, following production guidelines and recipes to ensure quality, safety, and consistency.

You will set up your workstation, prepare ingredients, and operate kitchen equipment while maintaining excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward guests and colleagues. A food safety certification may be required.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods and food safety regulations.
• 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

Cook experience

Food safety knowledge

Food safety certification

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our team where you will bring recipes to life while exploring creative cooking styles. You will work with fresh ingredients and reliable equipment, following production guidelines and recipes to ensure quality, safety, and consistency.

You will set up your workstation, prepare ingredients, and operate kitchen equipment while maintaining excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward guests and colleagues. A food safety certification may be required.