Food Prep & Cook Assistant II — Culinary Support

Aramark; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Prep Worker II - Cook at Cisco, Santana Row in San Jose, CA. The role supports cooks and managers by preparing ingredients and ensuring recipes are followed with strict adherence to food safety and sanitation guidelines.

Responsibilities include measuring, weighing, chopping, and portioning ingredients, setting up workstations, and maintaining clean, safe environments. Prior experience and safe food handling certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous food prep experience preferred.
• Knowledge of knife handling and food safety regulations 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 knives.
• 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 experience

Knife handling

Food safety regulations

Math skills

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Prep Worker II - Cook at Cisco, Santana Row in San Jose, CA. The role supports cooks and managers by preparing ingredients and ensuring recipes are followed with strict adherence to food safety and sanitation guidelines.

Responsibilities include measuring, weighing, chopping, and portioning ingredients, setting up workstations, and maintaining clean, safe environments. Prior experience and safe food handling certification are preferred.