Culinary Prep Specialist

Aramark Correctional Services; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Prep Worker to prepare and portion food items using standard recipes and maintain sanitation standards in daily kitchen operations.

You will follow prep lists, handle food safely, rotate inventory, and assist with cleanup, aiming to support quality meals and efficient service for customers. This role may require uniforms and PPE as part of daily duties and safety protocols.

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.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.

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

Knife handling

Temperature control

Sanitation

Reading & writing

Basic math

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Prep Worker to prepare and portion food items using standard recipes and maintain sanitation standards in daily kitchen operations.

You will follow prep lists, handle food safely, rotate inventory, and assist with cleanup, aiming to support quality meals and efficient service for customers. This role may require uniforms and PPE as part of daily duties and safety protocols.