Food Prep Specialist — Fresh & Safe Kitchen

Aramark; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Prep Worker at Western New Mexico University in Silver City, NM. You will prepare and portion food items using daily worksheets and standard recipes to support efficient meal service.

This role requires basic math and reading/writing, with prior prep or food service experience preferred. You will follow food safety standards, maintain clean work areas, and work with kitchen staff to ensure timely service.

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

Reading & writing

Basic math

Food prep experience

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Prep Worker at Western New Mexico University in Silver City, NM. You will prepare and portion food items using daily worksheets and standard recipes to support efficient meal service.

This role requires basic math and reading/writing, with prior prep or food service experience preferred. You will follow food safety standards, maintain clean work areas, and work with kitchen staff to ensure timely service.