Food Prep & Safety Specialist

Aramark Correctional Services; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Food Prep Worker to prepare and portion food items, using daily worksheets and standardized recipes to cook meals according to Aramark sanitation standards.

The role involves following proper food handling procedures, rotating food for freshness, managing leftovers, and maintaining clean, organized work areas and equipment while adhering to safety policies and training requirements.

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 preparation

Sanitation standards

Reading & writing

Basic math

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Food Prep Worker to prepare and portion food items, using daily worksheets and standardized recipes to cook meals according to Aramark sanitation standards.

The role involves following proper food handling procedures, rotating food for freshness, managing leftovers, and maintaining clean, organized work areas and equipment while adhering to safety policies and training requirements.