Food Prep Specialist — Kitchen Support & Safety

Aramark; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 22,041 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Prep Worker in Charlottesville, VA to assist cooks and food service managers by preparing ingredients and following recipes. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and quality control in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include measured prep, station setup, and adherence to recipes and guidelines, along with maintaining a positive guest experience and protecting company assets. This is a hands-on, on-site position with opportunities for skill development.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of various food prep methods, proper knife handling, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage 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, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items
• Safely utilizes a variety of utensils including knives
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines
• Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guest, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets

Skills

Food safety

Knife handling

Basic math

Interpersonal communication

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Prep Worker in Charlottesville, VA to assist cooks and food service managers by preparing ingredients and following recipes. The role emphasizes safety, sanitation, and quality control in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include measured prep, station setup, and adherence to recipes and guidelines, along with maintaining a positive guest experience and protecting company assets. This is a hands-on, on-site position with opportunities for skill development.