Culinary Specialist: Quick-Prep Kitchen & Food Safety

Aramark; Maryville (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Maryville, TN is seeking a Culinary Specialist - Food to assist the manager with meal preparation, sanitation, and kitchen safety, while maintaining accurate records. This role supports quality control and compliance in a fast-paced food service environment.

You will prepare quality foods per the planned menu, ensure proper storage, and help with daily reports and cleaning. Prior food service experience is helpful; training provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Food service certificate as needed.
• 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.
• 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 breaks.
• 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; 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

Read & follow instructions

Education

Food service certificate

Job description

Aramark in Maryville, TN is seeking a Culinary Specialist - Food to assist the manager with meal preparation, sanitation, and kitchen safety, while maintaining accurate records. This role supports quality control and compliance in a fast-paced food service environment.

You will prepare quality foods per the planned menu, ensure proper storage, and help with daily reports and cleaning. Prior food service experience is helpful; training provided as needed.