Cook II: Precision Prep & Kitchen Service

Aramark; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark seeks a Cook II/Food Prep Worker II to assist cooks by preparing ingredients and handling food according to recipes and production guides. You will follow strict food safety, sanitation, and client-specific guidelines while delivering quality service and maintaining a positive guest experience.

Ideal candidates have food prep experience, knowledge of safety standards, and strong math and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Requires food prep experience.
• Familiar with diverse food prep methods and knife handling.
• Must obtain food safety certification.
• Basic math and counting skills.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication.

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 guidelines.
• Stores food properly following food safety policies.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive attitude toward guests and colleagues.
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and security of assets.

Skills

Food prep experience

Knife handling

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark seeks a Cook II/Food Prep Worker II to assist cooks by preparing ingredients and handling food according to recipes and production guides. You will follow strict food safety, sanitation, and client-specific guidelines while delivering quality service and maintaining a positive guest experience.

Ideal candidates have food prep experience, knowledge of safety standards, and strong math and communication skills.