Food Prep Specialist: Fresh, Safe & Efficient

Aramark Correctional Services; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Food Prep Worker to prepare and portion meals following daily worksheets and Aramark recipes. The role emphasizes food safety, proper handling, and accurate rotation to ensure freshness and portion control.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean work areas, adhering to sanitation standards, and completing required training. Physical duties such as lifting or standing for long periods may apply.

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

Food safety

Reading/writing

Basic math

Teamwork

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Food Prep Worker to prepare and portion meals following daily worksheets and Aramark recipes. The role emphasizes food safety, proper handling, and accurate rotation to ensure freshness and portion control.

Responsibilities include maintaining clean work areas, adhering to sanitation standards, and completing required training. Physical duties such as lifting or standing for long periods may apply.