Food Prep Worker - Saint Joseph's University

Aramark Corporation; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Prep Worker to prepare and portion food items according to daily worksheets and standardized recipes. You will cook meals while following Aramark's safety and sanitation standards.

The role emphasizes proper food handling, accurate portioning, and maintaining clean, organized kitchen stations. This position supports training and adherence to safety policies as part of daily operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year prep work or food service experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food prep, knife handling, temperature control, and sanitation.
• Able to read and write to communicate; basic math skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food items using prep lists and Aramark recipes.
• Follow proper food handling procedures.
• Maintain rotation of food for quality and freshness.
• Manage leftovers: cover, label, date, and store.
• Keep refrigerators and work areas clean and orderly.
• Ensure stations are cleaned, sanitized, and organized at shift end.
• Maintain a safe and sanitary work environment per food safety standards.
• Follow safety policies and report accidents.
• Complete all required training.

Skills

Food prep

Knife handling

Sanitation

Reading/Writing

Math skills

Job description

Job Description

The Food Prep Worker prepares, and portions food items and performs various duties in accordance with production requirements and Aramark sanitation standards. Uses daily worksheets and standardized recipes to cook meals.

Job 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.
  

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year prep work or food service-related work preferred.
• Knowledge of food prep, proper knife handling, temperature control, and sanitation is helpful.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate communication with others.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills
  

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.