Food Prep Specialist — Fresh, Safe Kitchen Operations

Aramark; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Prep Worker at Harding University in SEARCY, AR. The role involves preparing and portioning meals using standard recipes and following Aramark sanitation standards. You’ll work with prep lists, maintain freshness, store leftovers, and keep kitchen areas clean and organized.

The position emphasizes safe food handling, adherence to safety policies, and completing required training. Prior prep or food service experience is preferred, with reading/writing and basic math

Qualifications

• Must have reading and writing ability to communicate with teammates.
• Basic math and counting skills are required.
• Knowledge of food prep, knife handling, temperature control and sanitation is helpful.
• One year of prep work or food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food items using prep lists and standard Aramark recipes.
• Follows proper food handling procedures.
• Maintains accurate rotation of food to ensure quality and freshness.
• Manages leftover foods by covering, labeling, dating and storing per standards.
• Keeps refrigerators and work areas clean and orderly.
• Ensures stations are cleaned, sanitized, and organized at shift end.

Skills

Reading & writing

Math basics

Food prep knowledge

Sanitation knowledge

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Prep Worker at Harding University in SEARCY, AR. The role involves preparing and portioning meals using standard recipes and following Aramark sanitation standards. You’ll work with prep lists, maintain freshness, store leftovers, and keep kitchen areas clean and organized.

The position emphasizes safe food handling, adherence to safety policies, and completing required training. Prior prep or food service experience is preferred, with reading/writing and basic math