Food Prep Specialist: Fresh, Safe, Efficient Kitchen

Aramark Correctional Services; Selinsgrove (Snyder County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Prep Worker to prepare and portion meals using daily worksheets and standardized recipes. The role emphasizes food safety, proper handling, and maintaining fresh, safe food through accurate rotation and careful storage.

The position requires basic math, reading/writing ability, and a willingness to learn and follow Aramark procedures. It offers exposure to diverse kitchen operations and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year prep work or food service experience.
• 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

Knife handling

Sanitation

Reading and writing

Basic math

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Prep Worker to prepare and portion meals using daily worksheets and standardized recipes. The role emphasizes food safety, proper handling, and maintaining fresh, safe food through accurate rotation and careful storage.

The position requires basic math, reading/writing ability, and a willingness to learn and follow Aramark procedures. It offers exposure to diverse kitchen operations and opportunities for professional growth.