Cook - Arlington County Detention Ctr

Title: Cook - Arlington County Detention Ctr Requisition #: 652284 Location Arlington, VA, 22201 Job Description Do you love to cook? Are you passionate about food? As a Cook on our team, you’ll help bring recipes to life while being able to flex your creativity! Surrounded by fresh ingredients and the best equipment, you’ll be immersed in a world that goes beyond food preparation – experimenting with different cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles. At Aramark, we care about your health, so we have production guidelines and safety procedures in place to help you do what you love. Get ready to reach new heights, ignite your passion, and pursue what matters by cooking with us! Job Responsibilities Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs. Cooks and prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes. Set up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment. Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items. Safely use a variety of utensils, including knives. Operate equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc. Bake, roast, broil, steam, and use a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other foods. Arrange, garnish, and portion food according to established guidelines. Properly store food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures. Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils. Maintain excellent customer service and a positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc. Adhere to Aramark safety policies and procedures, including accurate food safety and sanitation. Ensure security of company assets. At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done creates a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice. Qualifications Experience as a cook or in a related role required. Validated knowledge of the basic principles of food preparation, various cooking methods, and food safety regulations such as accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage. Must be able to acquire food safety certification. Demonstrate basic math and counting skills. Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal. This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. The role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Equal Employment Opportunity Statement We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aramark