Cook -- Hourly Rate from $ to $

Cook - Baltimore County Department of Corrections

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!

Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is $20.00. Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

Job Responsibilities:

Cooks and prepare 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, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.

Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation

Ensures security of company assets

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

Demonstrates 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. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

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