Food Prep & Kitchen Support — Grow Your Culinary Skills

Aramark; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 17,908 - 24,796; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Albuquerque, NM is hiring a Food Prep Worker II - Cook to assist cooks and production staff in preparing ingredients according to recipes and production guidelines. You will help ensure food safety and sanitation while contributing to timely service.

The role emphasizes accurate measuring, knife handling, and teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen environment. This position offers opportunities to grow skills and support campus dining operations at the University of New Mexico.

Qualifications

• Prior food prep experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food prep methods, 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 written/verbal communication skills.

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 guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation

Skills

Food prep experience

Knife handling

Food safety regulations

Basic math and counting

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark in Albuquerque, NM is hiring a Food Prep Worker II - Cook to assist cooks and production staff in preparing ingredients according to recipes and production guidelines. You will help ensure food safety and sanitation while contributing to timely service.

The role emphasizes accurate measuring, knife handling, and teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen environment. This position offers opportunities to grow skills and support campus dining operations at the University of New Mexico.