Artisan Baker & Kitchen Prep Specialist

Aramark Correctional Services; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker in Knoxville, TN. You will assist the manager with food preparation, maintain records, and support daily reports while upholding quality, sanitation, and safety standards in the kitchen.

You will handle food storage, serve meals, use kitchen equipment safely, assist with major cleanings, follow procedures, and work under pressure to meet menus and deadlines. This role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to Aramark's service commitments.

Qualifications

• Be able to work quickly and concisely under pressure.
• Sufficient education or training to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Food Service Certificate as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food and baked goods according to a planned menu.
• Prepare a daily report that verifies transactions.
• Understand what is inclusive of a meal.
• Ensure storage of food in an accurate and sanitary manner.
• Serve food according to meal schedules, department policies and procedures.
• Use and care of kitchen equipment, especially knives.
• Timely preparation of a variety of food items, beverages, and snacks.
• Add garnishments to ensure customer happiness and eye appeal.
• Coordinate and assist in major cleaning of refrigerators, freezers, and cooking and serving equipment.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations for sanitation, food handling, and storage.
• Adhere to the uniform policy.
• Connect with the Manager daily to understand and accurately prepare menu for the day.
• Supervise the food temperature requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work and storage area.
• Scrub and polish counters, clean and sanitize steam tables, and other equipment.
• Follow established procedures and standards for cleanliness, to ensure a balanced and safe environment.
• Maintain garbage collection site and kitchen floor areas in a neat and sanitary fashion.
• Perform other duties as assigned including other areas in the kitchen.
• This role may have physical demands including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing.

Skills

Be able to work quickly under pressure

Education

Food Service Certificate

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker in Knoxville, TN. You will assist the manager with food preparation, maintain records, and support daily reports while upholding quality, sanitation, and safety standards in the kitchen.

You will handle food storage, serve meals, use kitchen equipment safely, assist with major cleanings, follow procedures, and work under pressure to meet menus and deadlines. This role emphasizes teamwork and adherence to Aramark's service commitments.