Food Prep Worker I

Aramark Canada; Calgary; On-site; CAD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Canada Calgary is seeking a Food Prep Worker to support cooks and managers by preparing ingredients and following recipes with strict food safety standards.

The role emphasizes proper knife handling, accurate measurements, clean workspaces, and a positive approach to guests and team members; training and certification may be required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food preparation methods and safety regulations.
• Must be able to obtain required food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of food according to recipes and production guidelines.
• Set up workstation with required ingredients and equipment.
• Measure, weigh, chop, trim, and peel ingredients.
• Safely use utensils including knives.
• Portion and garnish food per guidelines.
• Store food following safety policies.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment and utensils.
• Maintain professional service attitude toward guests and coworkers.
• Follow Aramark safety policies and asset security.

Skills

Food preparation knowledge

Knife handling

Food safety knowledge

Basic math & counting

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Job Description

The Food Prep Worker is responsible for assisting cooks, chefs, or food service managers by preparing ingredients for recipes and performing other food preparation and service tasks. The Food Prep Worker should prepare food according to recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs.

In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Job Responsibilities

• 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 utilizes a variety of utensils including knives


• 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 attitude towards guests, customers, clients, and co-workers


• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation


• Ensures security of company assets

Qualifications

• Knowledge of various food prep methods, proper knife handling, and food safety regulations and proper food handling, sanitation, and storage preferred


• Must be able to obtain required food safety certification


• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills


• Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

Physical Demands

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).

Education

No specific educational requirement is listed.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe that developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done makes a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com.

EEO Statement

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. 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.