Food Prep & Service Specialist

Aramark Correctional Services; Alabama; On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist the manager with food preparation, maintain cash receipts and meal records, and contribute to daily reports. Emphasis on high food quality, sanitation, and kitchen safety.

You will prepare meals, store food safely, serve according to schedules, handle equipment safely, and support cleaning and inventory tasks. The role requires the ability to work quickly under pressure and follow procedures, with PPE as needed.

Qualifications

• Food service knowledge or training as needed.
• Able to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Work quickly and accurately under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food and baked goods according to a planned menu.
• Prepare a daily report that verifies transactions.
• Understand what is inclusive of a meal.
• Ensure storage of food in an accurate and sanitary manner.
• Serve food according to meal schedules, department policies and procedures.
• Use and care of kitchen equipment, especially knives.
• Timely preparation of a variety of food items, beverages, and.
• Add garnishments to ensure customer happiness and eye appeal.
• Coordinate and assist in major cleaning of refrigerators, freezers, and cooking and serving equipment.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations for sanitation, food handling, and storage.
• Adhere to the uniform policy.
• Connect with the Manager daily to understand and accurately prepare menu for the day.
• Supervise the food temperature requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work and storage area.
• Scrub and polish counters, clean and sanitize steam tables, and other equipment.
• Follow established procedures and standards for cleanliness, to ensure a balanced and safe environment; duties include sweeping, mopping, ware washing.
• Maintain garbage collection site and kitchen floor areas in a neat and sanitary fashion.
• Perform other duties as assigned including other areas in the kitchen.
• This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Skills

Fast-paced teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist the manager with food preparation, maintain cash receipts and meal records, and contribute to daily reports. Emphasis on high food quality, sanitation, and kitchen safety.

You will prepare meals, store food safely, serve according to schedules, handle equipment safely, and support cleaning and inventory tasks. The role requires the ability to work quickly under pressure and follow procedures, with PPE as needed.