Food Service & Kitchen Operations Associate

Aramark Correctional Services; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker to support meal preparation, maintain records, and assist the manager with daily reports, ensuring quality, sanitation, and kitchen safety.

Responsibilities include preparing meals per menu, recording transactions, storing food safely, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace while following all food safety regulations and uniform policies. Physical duties may include lifting and standing for long periods.

Qualifications

• Food service knowledge or related training is preferred.
• Ability to read and follow written instructions and verbal directions.
• Ability to work quickly and 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).

Education

Food Service Certificate as needed

Sufficient education or training to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker to support meal preparation, maintain records, and assist the manager with daily reports, ensuring quality, sanitation, and kitchen safety.

Responsibilities include preparing meals per menu, recording transactions, storing food safely, and maintaining a clean, organized workspace while following all food safety regulations and uniform policies. Physical duties may include lifting and standing for long periods.