Culinary Specialist: Fresh Menu Prep & Kitchen Excellence

Aramark Correctional Services; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Food Service Worker position available to assist in meal preparation, maintain cash receipts and meal records, and support daily reporting. You will help ensure high standards of quality, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices in daily operations.

The role requires following menus, proper food storage, and adherence to uniforms and PPE policies, with daily coordination with the manager to prepare the menu for the day and maintain orderly work areas.

Qualifications

• Food service certificate may be required depending on location.
• Ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work quickly and 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 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Education

Food Service Certificate as needed

Read, write and follow verbal and written instructions

Job description

Aramark Food Service Worker position available to assist in meal preparation, maintain cash receipts and meal records, and support daily reporting. You will help ensure high standards of quality, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices in daily operations.

The role requires following menus, proper food storage, and adherence to uniforms and PPE policies, with daily coordination with the manager to prepare the menu for the day and maintain orderly work areas.