Culinary Specialist: Fresh Prep and Kitchen Safety

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

Benefits offered by this job

medical

dental

vision

work/life resources

retirement savings plans like 401(k)

paid days off such as parental leave

disability coverage

Job summary

The Food Service Worker at Aramark assists the manager with food preparation, handles meal records, and helps complete daily reports while upholding high standards of sanitation and kitchen safety.

You will prepare quality food, verify transactions in a daily report, manage storage, serve meals on schedule, and assist in cleaning and equipment maintenance, with attention to safety and policy adherence.

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, mopping, 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).

Skills

Food Service Certificate

Reading & writing proficiency

Job description

The Food Service Worker at Aramark assists the manager with food preparation, handles meal records, and helps complete daily reports while upholding high standards of sanitation and kitchen safety.

You will prepare quality food, verify transactions in a daily report, manage storage, serve meals on schedule, and assist in cleaning and equipment maintenance, with attention to safety and policy adherence.