Food Prep Specialist — Fresh, Safe, Efficient Kitchen

Aramark Correctional Services; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Prep Worker to prepare and portion food items following daily worksheets and standard Aramark recipes. The role emphasizes proper food handling, rotation, and sanitation to ensure top quality and safety.

You will work with a team in a fast-paced kitchen, maintaining clean stations and adhering to all safety policies. The position may involve lifting, bending, and prolonged standing as part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year prep work or food service experience 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

Knife handling

Temperature control

Sanitation standards

Reading & writing

Basic math

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Prep Worker to prepare and portion food items following daily worksheets and standard Aramark recipes. The role emphasizes proper food handling, rotation, and sanitation to ensure top quality and safety.

You will work with a team in a fast-paced kitchen, maintaining clean stations and adhering to all safety policies. The position may involve lifting, bending, and prolonged standing as part of daily duties.