Food Prep Associate I — Kitchen Support

Aramark Correctional Services; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a reliable Food Prep Worker to assist cooks and food service managers by preparing ingredients according to recipes and production guidelines. You will measure, chop, and portion ingredients while adhering to safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities include setting up workstations, handling utensils safely, and maintaining clean, organized areas. A positive attitude and good communication with team and guests are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of various food prep methods, proper knife handling, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage preferred
• Must be able to obtain required food safety certification
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills
• Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items
• Safely utilizes a variety of utensils including knifes
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines
• Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guest, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets

Skills

Food prep methods

Knife handling

Food safety regulations

Job description

Aramark is seeking a reliable Food Prep Worker to assist cooks and food service managers by preparing ingredients according to recipes and production guidelines. You will measure, chop, and portion ingredients while adhering to safety and sanitation standards.

Responsibilities include setting up workstations, handling utensils safely, and maintaining clean, organized areas. A positive attitude and good communication with team and guests are essential.