Food Prep Specialist II — Culinary Support

Aramark Correctional Services; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Food Prep Worker II in Durham, NC to assist cooks and managers by preparing ingredients, following recipes, and maintaining sanitation. The role emphasizes accuracy in measuring and cutting ingredients, safe knife handling, and strict adherence to food safety guidelines.

You will support daily food production while ensuring high-quality service for guests and clients. The position requires basic math, good communication, and reliability, with opportunities to develop new

Qualifications

• Previous food prep experience preferred.
• Knowledge of various food prep methods and sanitation procedures preferred.
• Must be able to obtain required food safety certification.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Prepares a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, and chopping food items.
• Safely utilizes a variety of utensils including knives.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to guidelines.
• Properly stores food by adhering to safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive attitude toward guests and coworkers.
• Ensures security of company assets.

Skills

Food preparation

Knife handling

Food safety

Math & counting

Customer service

Communication

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Food Prep Worker II in Durham, NC to assist cooks and managers by preparing ingredients, following recipes, and maintaining sanitation. The role emphasizes accuracy in measuring and cutting ingredients, safe knife handling, and strict adherence to food safety guidelines.

You will support daily food production while ensuring high-quality service for guests and clients. The position requires basic math, good communication, and reliability, with opportunities to develop new