Food Service Associate: Quality Prep & Kitchen Safety

Aramark; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 19,286 - 27,552; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker in Chesapeake, VA to assist the manager with food/meal preparation, maintain cash receipts and meal records, and complete daily reports. The role emphasizes high standards of quality, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and requires adherence to food safety regulations and uniform policies. The job may involve physical demands and long hours as part of daily kitchen operations.

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.
• 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).

Skills

Food Service Certificate

Reading & Writing

Work Under Pressure

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker in Chesapeake, VA to assist the manager with food/meal preparation, maintain cash receipts and meal records, and complete daily reports. The role emphasizes high standards of quality, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package and requires adherence to food safety regulations and uniform policies. The job may involve physical demands and long hours as part of daily kitchen operations.