Food Service Associate: Quick Prep, Clean Kitchen, Benefits

Aramark Correctional Services; Poquoson (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Food Service Worker to assist in preparation of meals, maintain sanitation, and support daily reporting and kitchen safety practices. The role focuses on quality food production, accurate record keeping, and adherence to class-leading standards for safety and cleanliness.

Responsibilities include food preparation, storage, meal service timing, and regular interaction with the manager to plan daily menus.

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 lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. PPE may be required

Skills

Read/write instructions

Work under pressure

Education

Food Service Certificate (as needed)

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Food Service Worker to assist in preparation of meals, maintain sanitation, and support daily reporting and kitchen safety practices. The role focuses on quality food production, accurate record keeping, and adherence to class-leading standards for safety and cleanliness.

Responsibilities include food preparation, storage, meal service timing, and regular interaction with the manager to plan daily menus.