Cook - Bridgewater NYC

Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $23.00 - $25.00
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid Time Off
Parental leave
Disability Coverage

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests every day across 15 countries. Rooted in service and united by its purpose, Aramark is committed to making a positive impact on its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. The company values diversity, equal opportunity, and creating an inclusive workplace where every employee can reach their full potential. Aramark strives to fuel passions and empower growth, offering a supportive environment where individuals can develop their careers and skills. With a focus on fostering a sense of belonging and providing rewarding work experiences, Aramark is an employer of choice in the service industry.

This position is for a Cook, an essential role within Aramark's food service team. If you love to cook and are passionate about food, this is an exciting opportunity to bring your creativity to life. At Aramark, cooks work with fresh ingredients and use the best equipment, immersing themselves in an environment that goes far beyond basic food preparation. This role allows you to experiment with a variety of cuisines, flavors, and cooking styles, helping to create delicious meals that meet standardized recipes and production guidelines. The Cook position is hourly, with a pay range from $23.00 to $25.00 per hour, reflecting Aramark's commitment to fair and competitive compensation.

In this role, you will be responsible for preparing diverse dishes by measuring, mixing, chopping, and cooking ingredients using multiple cooking methods such as baking, roasting, broiling, and steaming. You will work efficiently with equipment like ovens, stoves, slicers, and mixers, while maintaining strict adherence to food safety policies and sanitation standards. Setting up your workstation with all necessary ingredients and equipment is vital to ensuring smooth kitchen operations. Attention to detail is critical as you arrange, garnish, and portion food to meet established guidelines.

Aramark cares deeply about its employees' health and safety, implementing comprehensive production guidelines and safety procedures that support cooks in doing what they love safely and effectively. The role may have physical demands such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended periods of walking and standing. Uniforms and personal protective equipment are required to maintain a safe and hygienic work environment.

The Cook position offers a dynamic work environment where excellent interpersonal skills and a positive demeanor are essential. You will interact with guests, customers, clients, and coworkers, ensuring every dining experience is exceptional. Aramark provides comprehensive benefits for eligible employees, including medical, dental, vision, retirement savings plans like 401(k), paid days off including parental leave, and disability coverage. These benefits may vary by location and employee eligibility.

As a Cook at Aramark, you are more than a food preparer; you are a key part of a team dedicated to service and quality. This role offers tremendous opportunities to grow your culinary skills while contributing to a company that values passion, dedication, and innovation. If you are ready to take your cooking career to new heights, ignite your passion, and work with a company devoted to doing great things, Aramark is the right fit for you.

Job Requirements

  • Experience as a cook or in a related role required
  • knowledge of food preparation, cooking methods, and food safety practices
  • ability to acquire food safety certification
  • basic math and counting skills
  • effective interpersonal communication skills
  • ability to lift, bend, push, pull, and stand for extended periods
  • willingness to wear uniforms and personal protective equipment
  • legal eligibility to work in the applicable location

Job 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

Job Duties

  • 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, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
  • adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
  • ensures security of company assets

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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