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

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our foodservice team. You will prepare dishes according to recipes, maintain cleanliness, and ensure safety guidelines in a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for mise en place, portioning, and presenting meals with accuracy and care.

You will work with fresh ingredients, multiple cooking methods, and a range of equipment while upholding Aramark’s standards for quality and service. This role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to safety policies.

Qualifications

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

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.
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses different cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to guidelines.
• Stores food per food safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor toward guests and coworkers.

Skills

Cooking

Food safety

Knife handling

Sanitation

Interpersonal communication

Tools

Ovens

Slicers

Mixers

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook to join our foodservice team. You will prepare dishes according to recipes, maintain cleanliness, and ensure safety guidelines in a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for mise en place, portioning, and presenting meals with accuracy and care.

You will work with fresh ingredients, multiple cooking methods, and a range of equipment while upholding Aramark’s standards for quality and service. This role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to safety policies.