Food Prep Specialist - Fresh, Safe & Efficient

Aramark; Avon Lake (OH); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Avon Lake, Ohio is seeking a Food Prep Worker to support daily meal production. You will prepare and portion food items, follow prep lists and Aramark recipes, and maintain safe, clean work areas while adhering to sanitation standards.

The role emphasizes accurate food handling, labeling, rotation of stock, and teamwork to ensure high-quality meals for customers. Prior prep or food service experience is preferred.

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 prep experience

Reading & writing

Basic math

Knife handling

Sanitation knowledge

Temperature control

Job description

Aramark in Avon Lake, Ohio is seeking a Food Prep Worker to support daily meal production. You will prepare and portion food items, follow prep lists and Aramark recipes, and maintain safe, clean work areas while adhering to sanitation standards.

The role emphasizes accurate food handling, labeling, rotation of stock, and teamwork to ensure high-quality meals for customers. Prior prep or food service experience is preferred.