Food Service & Kitchen Prep Specialist

Aramark Correctional Services; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist the manager with meal preparation and daily record-keeping. The role emphasizes high standards of food production, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices, with responsibilities spanning from prep to cleaning and uniform compliance.

The position involves turning out quality meals, maintaining accurate storage, and coordinating with the manager to prepare the daily menu.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Be able to work quickly and concisely under pressure.
• Food Service Certificate may be required or preferred

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 snacks.
• 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.

Skills

Food preparation

Sanitation

Kitchen safety

Cash handling

Record keeping

Education

Food Service Certificate

Tools

Knives

Kitchen equipment

Cash register

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist the manager with meal preparation and daily record-keeping. The role emphasizes high standards of food production, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices, with responsibilities spanning from prep to cleaning and uniform compliance.

The position involves turning out quality meals, maintaining accurate storage, and coordinating with the manager to prepare the daily menu.