Culinary Prep & Service Specialist

Aramark; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Food Service Worker in Schenectady, NY to assist the manager with meal preparation and to maintain quality standards in food production, sanitation, and kitchen safety. The role includes preparing quality food, maintaining daily reports, and ensuring proper storage and safety practices.

The position involves serving meals according to schedules, operating kitchen equipment safely, and assisting in major cleaning tasks.

Qualifications

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

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
• 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; duties include sweeping, mopping, ware washing
• 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, 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).

Skills

Reading & following instructions

Under pressure performance

Attention to detail

Education

Food Service Certificate as needed

Sufficient education or training to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Food Service Worker in Schenectady, NY to assist the manager with meal preparation and to maintain quality standards in food production, sanitation, and kitchen safety. The role includes preparing quality food, maintaining daily reports, and ensuring proper storage and safety practices.

The position involves serving meals according to schedules, operating kitchen equipment safely, and assisting in major cleaning tasks.