Food Prep Specialist: Fresh, Safe Kitchen

Aramark Correctional Services; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Prep Worker to assist in preparing and portioning food items according to daily worksheets and Aramark recipes. The role emphasizes sanitation, proper handling, and accurate rotation to ensure freshness and quality.

Responsibilities include following safety policies, maintaining organized workstations, and completing all required training. Candidates with a year of prep or related experience are preferred, with basic literacy and math skills required for daily

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.

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Prep Worker to assist in preparing and portioning food items according to daily worksheets and Aramark recipes. The role emphasizes sanitation, proper handling, and accurate rotation to ensure freshness and quality.

Responsibilities include following safety policies, maintaining organized workstations, and completing all required training. Candidates with a year of prep or related experience are preferred, with basic literacy and math skills required for daily