Food Prep Specialist (Fresh, Safe & Fast)

Aramark Correctional Services; California (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Food Prep Worker to prepare and portion food items according to standard recipes and production needs. You will follow proper food handling procedures and maintain fresh, safe inventory across stations.

Responsibilities include rotating stock, keeping refrigerators clean, and ensuring end-of-shift cleanup and sanitation compliance. The role requires attention to safety rules and completion of required training as part of ongoing staff development.

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

Knife handling

Temperature control

Sanitation

Reading & writing

Math skills

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Food Prep Worker to prepare and portion food items according to standard recipes and production needs. You will follow proper food handling procedures and maintain fresh, safe inventory across stations.

Responsibilities include rotating stock, keeping refrigerators clean, and ensuring end-of-shift cleanup and sanitation compliance. The role requires attention to safety rules and completion of required training as part of ongoing staff development.