Food Prep Technician I - Entry Kitchen Role

Aramark Correctional Services; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Prep Worker to assist cooks by preparing ingredients for recipes while following production guidelines and sanitation standards. The role involves preparing, measuring, chopping, and portioning foods, setting up stations, and ensuring safety policies are followed.

The position emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and a positive customer service attitude in a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities that may adapt to client needs and location-specific requirements.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of various food prep methods and proper knife handling.
• Ability to follow food safety regulations and sanitation guidelines.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills.
• Strong 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 guests and coworkers.
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets.

Skills

Food safety

Knife handling

Math skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Prep Worker to assist cooks by preparing ingredients for recipes while following production guidelines and sanitation standards. The role involves preparing, measuring, chopping, and portioning foods, setting up stations, and ensuring safety policies are followed.

The position emphasizes teamwork, accuracy, and a positive customer service attitude in a fast-paced environment, with responsibilities that may adapt to client needs and location-specific requirements.