Food Prep Specialist: Fresh, Safe Kitchen Champion

Aramark Correctional Services; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Prep Worker to support meal production by following prep lists and standard recipes. The role emphasizes proper handling, labeling leftovers, and maintaining clean, safe work areas.

Candidates should have at least a year of prep or related experience, basic math, and reliable reading/writing skills to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors. Training will cover safety protocols and Aramark standards.

Qualifications

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

Knife handling

Sanitation

Reading writing

Basic math

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Prep Worker to support meal production by following prep lists and standard recipes. The role emphasizes proper handling, labeling leftovers, and maintaining clean, safe work areas.

Candidates should have at least a year of prep or related experience, basic math, and reliable reading/writing skills to communicate effectively with team members and supervisors. Training will cover safety protocols and Aramark standards.