Food Prep Worker I

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

Job summary

A food service provider in Edmonton is seeking a Food Prep Worker responsible for assisting in food preparation, adhering to safety protocols, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have knowledge of food handling practices and strong communication skills. This role may include physical demands such as lifting and standing for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of food prep methods, food safety, and sanitation preferred.
• Must obtain required food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, and cutting food items.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive attitudes towards guests.

Skills

Knowledge of food prep methods

Proper knife handling

Food safety regulations

Basic math skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Education

Food safety certification

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.

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, co‑workers, etc.
• 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 such as 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

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).

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.

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.