Efficient Food Prep & Kitchen Safety Specialist

Aramark Correctional Services; Town of Florida, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Food Service is seeking a Food Prep Worker to prepare and portion food items per daily worksheets and Aramark recipes, ensuring quality and freshness. The role emphasizes proper food handling, sanitation, and adherence to safety policies during all shifts.

The position requires basic reading/writing, one year of prep or related work preferred, and basic math skills to manage portions and labeling. Training and uniform PPE will be provided as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year prep work or food service-related work preferred.
• Knowledge of food prep, proper knife handling, temperature control, and sanitation is helpful.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate communication with others.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food items using prep lists and standard Aramark recipes.
• Follows proper food handling procedures.
• Maintains accurate rotation of food to assure top quality and freshness.
• Manages leftover foods correctly; cover, label, date, and accurately store according to Aramark standards.
• Maintains clean and orderly refrigerators and work areas.
• Ensures stations are cleaned, sanitized, and organized at the end of the shift (including cleaning of kitchen equipment).
• Maintains a safe and sanitary work environment that conforms to all food safety standards and regulations.
• Follows safety policies and accident reporting procedures.
• Completes all required training.

Skills

Food prep

Knife handling

Sanitation

Reading & writing

Math skills

Job description

Aramark Food Service is seeking a Food Prep Worker to prepare and portion food items per daily worksheets and Aramark recipes, ensuring quality and freshness. The role emphasizes proper food handling, sanitation, and adherence to safety policies during all shifts.

The position requires basic reading/writing, one year of prep or related work preferred, and basic math skills to manage portions and labeling. Training and uniform PPE will be provided as part of the role.