Culinary Prep Specialist & Kitchen Support

Aramark; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Commis Chef responsible for cooking and preparing food according to recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety and sanitation procedures. The role includes safely handling knives and kitchen equipment, with potential oversight duties by a Lead Chef based on location and client needs.

Key responsibilities include directing daily tasks, training staff on safety and cooking methods, and ensuring quality plated dishes.

Qualifications

• Physical demands may include lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and extended walking/standing.
• Uniforms and PPE may be required.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and assigns daily work tasks to a food service team and oversees completion.
• Trains staff on food safety, sanitation and cooking methods.
• Cooks and prepares food according to recipes and guidelines.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items.
• Safely uses knives and other utensils.
• Operates ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers and related equipment.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams and uses various cooking methods on meats, vegetables and other foods.
• Arranges, garnishes and portions foods according to guidelines.
• Stores food properly following safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive attitude toward guests and coworkers.
• Adheres to safety policies and procedures including food safety and sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets.

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Commis Chef responsible for cooking and preparing food according to recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety and sanitation procedures. The role includes safely handling knives and kitchen equipment, with potential oversight duties by a Lead Chef based on location and client needs.

Key responsibilities include directing daily tasks, training staff on safety and cooking methods, and ensuring quality plated dishes.