Culinary Specialist — Precision Prep & Quality Service

Aramark; Leitchfield (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Leitchfield, KY is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist the manager with food preparation, maintain records, and support daily reports while upholding high standards of quality, sanitation, and kitchen safety.

You will prepare meals, manage storage, serve according to schedules, operate kitchen equipment safely, and participate in cleaning, with a focus on accuracy, teamwork, and compliance with food safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Capable of working quickly and concisely under pressure.
• Familiarity with food safety and sanitation standards.

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).

Skills

Food safety awareness

Under pressure performance

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Food Service Certificate

Tools

Kitchen equipment handling

Job description

Aramark in Leitchfield, KY is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist the manager with food preparation, maintain records, and support daily reports while upholding high standards of quality, sanitation, and kitchen safety.

You will prepare meals, manage storage, serve according to schedules, operate kitchen equipment safely, and participate in cleaning, with a focus on accuracy, teamwork, and compliance with food safety regulations.