Cook

• 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
• 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

• 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

• Prepares food items in a timely fashion following production time schedules, prescribed recipes, procedures, and guidelines.
• Participating in establishing and maintaining a home-like environment including the dining experience (serving meals, providing great customer service, working as a team).
• Prepares regular and modified foods for residents and customers in accordance with production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Assists with menu development, serving food items, food ordering demonstration and cooking.
• Portion and serve food, attractively displayed based on resident choice and preference to meet individual dietary requirements at the required times.
• Participates in food and equipment product evaluation.
• Places food into appropriate serving containers, labels and delivers to hot holding units and records all associated temperatures,
• Maintains and sanitizes work area and all related equipment.
• Follows proper food handling procedures including maintaining food in a temperature safety zone. Initiates corrective action as required. Monitors food spoilage.
• Labels, dates, and stores food items appropriately.
• Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, steamers, dishwashers etc.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items
• Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods on meat, vegetables, and other
• foods
• Maintains accurate food production and waste records.
• Practices safe and proper use of food service equipment.
• Open and/or closes the kitchen utilizing the required checklist.
• Identifies maintenance needs and submits work orders as appropriate.
• Attends all department/facility in-service orientation and other meetings and training as required.
• Maintains established Prince of Peace Place and Aramark policies, procedures and objectives for quality assurance and safety.
• Displays polite, spirit-of-service attitude towards residents and co-workers. Maintains friendly, efficient, and responsive attitude toward client and client's customers/residents while performing job duties.
• Willing to interact with co-workers in a team atmosphere in order to help find a better way to perform the job.

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