Food Service Associate: Prep, Service & Sanitation

Aramark; New York (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Food Service Worker in New York to assist the manager with meal prep, maintain records, and help complete daily reports. The role emphasizes high standards of food quality, sanitation, and kitchen safety.

Compensation is $19.00 to $21.00 per hour, with benefits varying by location. Responsibilities include preparing meals, maintaining storage, serving according to schedules, and supporting cleaning and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Food Service Certificate as needed.
• Sufficient education or training to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Be able to work quickly and concisely under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food and baked goods according to a planned menu.
• Prepare a daily report that verifies transactions.
• Understand what is inclusive of a meal.
• Ensure storage of food in an accurate and sanitary manner.
• Serve food according to meal schedules, department policies and procedures.
• Use and care of kitchen equipment, especially knives.
• Timely preparation of a variety of food items, beverages, and.
• Add garnishments to ensure customer happiness and eye appeal.
• Coordinate and assist in major cleaning of refrigerators, freezers, and cooking and serving equipment.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations for sanitation, food handling, and storage.
• Adhere to the uniform policy.
• Connect with the Manager daily to understand and accurately prepare menu for the day.
• Supervise the food temperature requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work and storage area.
• Scrub and polish counters, clean and sanitize steam tables, and other equipment.
• Follow established procedures and standards for cleanliness, to ensure a balanced and safe environment; duties include sweeping, moping, ware washing.
• Maintain garbage collection site and kitchen floor areas in a neat and sanitary fashion.
• Perform other duties as assigned including other areas in the kitchen.

Skills

Food prep

Sanitation

Cash handling

Recordkeeping

Education

Food Service Certificate

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Food Service Worker in New York to assist the manager with meal prep, maintain records, and help complete daily reports. The role emphasizes high standards of food quality, sanitation, and kitchen safety.

Compensation is $19.00 to $21.00 per hour, with benefits varying by location. Responsibilities include preparing meals, maintaining storage, serving according to schedules, and supporting cleaning and safety procedures.