Food Prep Specialist: Fresh, Safe & Efficient

Aramark Correctional Services; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Food Prep Worker in Plano, TX to prepare and portion food items according to daily worksheets and standardized recipes. The role emphasizes adherence to Aramark sanitation standards, safe handling, and timely preparation for meal service.

The position requires basic reading/writing, math skills, and knowledge of sanitary practices. You will maintain cold storage, rotate stock, and keep work areas clean and compliant with safety guidelines.

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

Reading & writing

Basic math skills

Food safety knowledge

Knife handling

Sanitation practices

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Food Prep Worker in Plano, TX to prepare and portion food items according to daily worksheets and standardized recipes. The role emphasizes adherence to Aramark sanitation standards, safe handling, and timely preparation for meal service.

The position requires basic reading/writing, math skills, and knowledge of sanitary practices. You will maintain cold storage, rotate stock, and keep work areas clean and compliant with safety guidelines.