Food Service Prep & Sanitation Associate

Aramark Correctional Services; Pine Hill Estates (LA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Food Service Worker role involves assisting the manager with meal preparation, maintaining sanitation and recording daily transactions. The position emphasizes food safety, proper storage, and adherence to department policies.

It requires attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, and readiness to perform various kitchen duties including equipment handling and PPE usage.

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.
• Physical demands may include lifting, bending, pushing/pulling, standing, plus PPE usage.

Skills

Food prep

Sanitation

Cash handling

Education

Food Service Certificate

Reading & writing proficiency

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Aramark Food Service Worker role involves assisting the manager with meal preparation, maintaining sanitation and recording daily transactions. The position emphasizes food safety, proper storage, and adherence to department policies.

It requires attention to detail, ability to work under pressure, and readiness to perform various kitchen duties including equipment handling and PPE usage.