Food Prep Worker

Aramark; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Food Prep Worker to join their team. In this role, you will prepare and portion food items while adhering to strict sanitation standards. Your responsibilities will include managing food quality, maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. This position demands physical stamina and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. If you are passionate about food service and enjoy working as part of a team, this opportunity is perfect for you to grow and thrive in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year experience in food service or prep work preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items using standard recipes and maintains food quality.
• Cleans and organizes work areas and kitchen equipment at shift end.
• Follows safety policies and ensures a sanitary work environment.

Skills

Food preparation

Knife handling

Temperature control

Sanitation practices

Basic math skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Food Prep Worker prepares, and portions food items and performs various duties in accordance with production requirements and Aramark sanitation standards. Uses daily worksheets and standardized recipes to cook meals.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepares all food items using prep lists and standard Aramark recipes.
• Maintains accurate rotation of food to assure top quality and freshness.
• Manages leftover foods correctly; cover, label, date, and accurately store according to Aramark standards.
• Maintains clean and orderly refrigerators and work areas.
• Ensures stations are cleaned, sanitized, and organized at the end of the shift (including cleaning of kitchen equipment).
• Maintains a safe and sanitary work environment that conforms to all food safety standards and regulations.
• Follows safety policies and accident reporting procedures.
• Completes all required training.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year prep work or food service-related work preferred.
• Knowledge of food prep, proper knife handling, temperature control, and sanitation is helpful.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate communication with others.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.

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).