Culinary Specialist: Food Prep & Kitchen Excellence

Aramark Correctional Services; Plainview (TX); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist with meal preparation, maintain records, and support daily reporting. The role emphasizes high standards of quality, sanitation, and kitchen safety in a fast-paced environment.

The position involves preparing meals, adhering to safety standards, stocking storage areas, and coordinating cleaning tasks while supporting the manager with daily menu planning and timely service sessions.

Qualifications

• Ability 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 products.
• 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.
• 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 lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing; PPE may be required.

Education

Food Service Certificate as needed

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist with meal preparation, maintain records, and support daily reporting. The role emphasizes high standards of quality, sanitation, and kitchen safety in a fast-paced environment.

The position involves preparing meals, adhering to safety standards, stocking storage areas, and coordinating cleaning tasks while supporting the manager with daily menu planning and timely service sessions.