Food Prep Specialist: Fresh, Safe & Efficient Kitchen

Aramark Correctional Services; Tewksbury (MA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Prep Worker to prepare and portion meals according to daily worksheets and Aramark recipes. You will support kitchen operations, follow safety and sanitation standards, and help maintain fresh, safe food service.

The role emphasizes accuracy in food handling, temperature control, and proper rotation of inventory, with opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to a high-quality dining program.

Qualifications

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

Knife handling

Sanitation

Reading & writing

Basic math

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Prep Worker to prepare and portion meals according to daily worksheets and Aramark recipes. You will support kitchen operations, follow safety and sanitation standards, and help maintain fresh, safe food service.

The role emphasizes accuracy in food handling, temperature control, and proper rotation of inventory, with opportunities to learn new skills and contribute to a high-quality dining program.