Dining Hall Kitchen Associate — Fast, Fresh Food Prep

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

Job summary

Aramark in Chattanooga is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist the manager with food preparation, maintain sanitation, and help produce daily reports. You will support quality food production, ensure proper storage, and help serve meals on schedule while adhering to safety standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and efficient operation in a fast-paced kitchen. It offers opportunities to develop culinary skills, follow procedures, and contribute to a safe, clean dining environment

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, 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 service basics

Sanitation standards

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Food Service Certificate

Job description

Aramark in Chattanooga is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist the manager with food preparation, maintain sanitation, and help produce daily reports. You will support quality food production, ensure proper storage, and help serve meals on schedule while adhering to safety standards.

The role emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and efficient operation in a fast-paced kitchen. It offers opportunities to develop culinary skills, follow procedures, and contribute to a safe, clean dining environment