Food Prep Specialist — Fresh, Safe, Efficient Kitchen

Aramark; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Prep Worker to assist in daily kitchen operations, prepare and portion items, and follow production requirements and Aramark sanitation standards. You will use worksheets and standardized recipes to cook meals and support a clean, organized work environment.

Responsibilities include following food handling procedures, rotating stock, labeling leftovers, and maintaining cold storage.

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 knowledge

Reading & writing

Math skills

Sanitation knowledge

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Prep Worker to assist in daily kitchen operations, prepare and portion items, and follow production requirements and Aramark sanitation standards. You will use worksheets and standardized recipes to cook meals and support a clean, organized work environment.

Responsibilities include following food handling procedures, rotating stock, labeling leftovers, and maintaining cold storage.