Food Prep Specialist – Fresh, Safe & Efficient Kitchen

Aramark; Michigan; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Prep Worker in the United States (Michigan) to prepare and portion food items according to daily worksheets and standardized recipes. You will follow proper handling procedures, rotate inventory to ensure freshness, and store leftovers properly while maintaining clean, sanitary work areas.

The role requires reading and writing communication, basic math skills, and the ability to lift/move items as part of routine kitchen duties in a fast-paced environment.

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

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Prep Worker in the United States (Michigan) to prepare and portion food items according to daily worksheets and standardized recipes. You will follow proper handling procedures, rotate inventory to ensure freshness, and store leftovers properly while maintaining clean, sanitary work areas.

The role requires reading and writing communication, basic math skills, and the ability to lift/move items as part of routine kitchen duties in a fast-paced environment.