Food Prep Specialist — Fresh, Safe Meals

Aramark Corporation; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Elizabeth City, North Carolina is seeking a Food Prep Worker to prepare and portion food items, using daily worksheets and standard Aramark recipes, while ensuring compliance with sanitation standards and quality controls throughout each shift.

You will follow prep lists, practice safe handling, manage leftovers, keep refrigerators clean, and assist with maintaining a safe, organized kitchen environment that supports timely meal service and adherence to all safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year prep work or food service-related experience.
• Knowledge of food prep, knife handling, temperature control, and sanitation.
• Ability to read and write for communication.
• 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 knowledge

Sanitation knowledge

Reading & writing

Basic math

Job description

Aramark in Elizabeth City, North Carolina is seeking a Food Prep Worker to prepare and portion food items, using daily worksheets and standard Aramark recipes, while ensuring compliance with sanitation standards and quality controls throughout each shift.

You will follow prep lists, practice safe handling, manage leftovers, keep refrigerators clean, and assist with maintaining a safe, organized kitchen environment that supports timely meal service and adherence to all safety regulations.