School Kitchen Cook: Creative & Safe Prep Expert

Aramark; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Cook for the Williamsport Area School District in Williamsport, PA. You will help execute prepared recipes with fresh ingredients using standard guidelines and equipment, while maintaining high safety and sanitation standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to portioning, and delivering quality meals to students and staff within a school setting, with opportunities to showcase culinary creativity within production guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience as a cook or in a related role required.
• Validated knowledge of basic food preparation principles and methods.
• Must be able to acquire a food safety certification.
• Demonstrate basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

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, 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 and coworkers.
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets.

Skills

Cooking

Interpersonal communication

Attention to food safety

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Cook for the Williamsport Area School District in Williamsport, PA. You will help execute prepared recipes with fresh ingredients using standard guidelines and equipment, while maintaining high safety and sanitation standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, attention to portioning, and delivering quality meals to students and staff within a school setting, with opportunities to showcase culinary creativity within production guidelines.