School Cafeteria Cook: Creative Prep & Food Safety

Aramark; Uniondale (NY); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark in Uniondale, NY is seeking a Cook to join the Uniondale Union Free School District team. You’ll help bring recipes to life, work with fresh ingredients, and flex your creativity in a dynamic school kitchen.

This role focuses on consistent food preparation, safety, and high service standards. Candidates should have cook experience, knowledge of food handling, and the ability to follow production guidelines and recipes.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role.
• Basic math/counting skills for serving and portioning.
• Knowledge of food handling, sanitation, and storage.

Responsibilities

• Cooks and prepares a variety of foods according to recipes.
• Sets up workstation with ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, chopping, and peeling.
• Safely uses utensils and operates kitchen equipment.
• Bakes, roasts, steams, and uses different cooking methods.
• Maintains sanitation and follows food safety policies.

Skills

Cook experience

Math skills

Communication

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Aramark in Uniondale, NY is seeking a Cook to join the Uniondale Union Free School District team. You’ll help bring recipes to life, work with fresh ingredients, and flex your creativity in a dynamic school kitchen.

This role focuses on consistent food preparation, safety, and high service standards. Candidates should have cook experience, knowledge of food handling, and the ability to follow production guidelines and recipes.