Food Prep Specialist — Fresh, Safe, Efficient Kitchen

Aramark; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Prep Worker to assist in preparing and portioning food items using daily worksheets and standardized recipes. You will follow Aramark sanitation standards and ensure top quality by proper rotation and storage of leftovers.

The role requires reading and following preparation lists, maintaining clean work areas, and contributing to a safe, sanitary kitchen. Prior prep or food service experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year prep or food service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food prep, knife handling, temperature control, and sanitation.
• 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

Reading/writing

Math basics

Knife handling

Temperature control

Sanitation

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Prep Worker to assist in preparing and portioning food items using daily worksheets and standardized recipes. You will follow Aramark sanitation standards and ensure top quality by proper rotation and storage of leftovers.

The role requires reading and following preparation lists, maintaining clean work areas, and contributing to a safe, sanitary kitchen. Prior prep or food service experience is preferred.