Culinary Specialist: Fresh Prep & Kitchen Safety

Aramark; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark in Chicago is hiring a Food Service Worker to assist the manager with food preparation, maintain meal records, and help complete daily reports. The role emphasizes high standards of quality, sanitation, and kitchen safety across shifts.

The position requires the ability to work quickly under pressure, follow recipes and menu guidance, and maintain clean, organized workspaces. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans. The hourly wage is $19.00.

Qualifications

• 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.

Skills

Reading & writing skills

Work under pressure

Education

Food Service Certificate as needed

Job description

Aramark in Chicago is hiring a Food Service Worker to assist the manager with food preparation, maintain meal records, and help complete daily reports. The role emphasizes high standards of quality, sanitation, and kitchen safety across shifts.

The position requires the ability to work quickly under pressure, follow recipes and menu guidance, and maintain clean, organized workspaces. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans. The hourly wage is $19.00.