Culinary Prep Specialist

Aramark; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Columbia, SC is hiring a Food Prep Worker at the University of South Carolina. You will prepare, portion, and rotate food items according to recipes and sanitation standards, supporting daily production in a fast-paced kitchen.

Requirements include at least one year of prep or food service experience, basic reading/writing, knife skills, and math ability. The role may involve lifting and standing for long periods, with PPE provided.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Food prep

Sanitation

Reading & writing

Job description

Aramark in Columbia, SC is hiring a Food Prep Worker at the University of South Carolina. You will prepare, portion, and rotate food items according to recipes and sanitation standards, supporting daily production in a fast-paced kitchen.

Requirements include at least one year of prep or food service experience, basic reading/writing, knife skills, and math ability. The role may involve lifting and standing for long periods, with PPE provided.