Cook - Allen County Catering

Aramark; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; 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 and production requirements. You'll be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe work environment, following proper food handling procedures, and managing food storage. This position offers the chance to develop new skills and make a positive impact on both employees and customers. If you're passionate about food service and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of food service-related work preferred.
• Knowledge of food prep and sanitation is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Prepares food items using standard recipes and maintains cleanliness.
• Ensures food safety and proper handling procedures are followed.
• Cleans and organizes work areas and kitchen equipment.

Skills

Food Preparation

Knife Handling

Temperature Control

Sanitation Standards

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

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

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

1. Minimum one-year prep work or food service-related work preferred.
2. Knowledge of food prep, proper knife handling, temperature control, and sanitation is helpful.
3. Must be able to read and write to facilitate communication with others.
4. 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).

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

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.