Culinary Specialist: Fast Prep, Sanitation & Service

Aramark Correctional Services; Hanover Township (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

Work-life resources

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark seeks a Food Service Worker to assist with meal preparation, maintain records, and support daily reporting. The role emphasizes high standards of food production, sanitation, and kitchen safety.

Responsibilities include preparing meals, managing storage, serving according to schedules, and assisting in kitchen cleaning and equipment care. Training in food safety and ability to work under pressure are valued.

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, moping, 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 PPE.

Skills

Work under pressure

Education

Food Service Certificate

Read/Write proficiency

Job description

Aramark seeks a Food Service Worker to assist with meal preparation, maintain records, and support daily reporting. The role emphasizes high standards of food production, sanitation, and kitchen safety.

Responsibilities include preparing meals, managing storage, serving according to schedules, and assisting in kitchen cleaning and equipment care. Training in food safety and ability to work under pressure are valued.