Food Service & Kitchen Quality Specialist

Aramark; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Portland, OR is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist the manager with food/meal preparation, maintain receipts and meal records, and support daily reporting. The role emphasizes quality in food production, sanitation, and kitchen safety.

Responsibilities include preparing quality food and baked goods, handling transactions, ensuring proper storage, and assisting in routine cleaning and equipment care according to procedures.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions.
• 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

Work under pressure

Fast-paced environment

Education

Food Service Certificate as needed

Read, write and follow instructions

Job description

Aramark in Portland, OR is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist the manager with food/meal preparation, maintain receipts and meal records, and support daily reporting. The role emphasizes quality in food production, sanitation, and kitchen safety.

Responsibilities include preparing quality food and baked goods, handling transactions, ensuring proper storage, and assisting in routine cleaning and equipment care according to procedures.