Food Service Prep & Sanitation Specialist

Aramark Correctional Services; Farmingdale (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) and parental leave

Job summary

The Food Service Worker at Aramark Correctional Services assists the manager with food preparation, maintains sanitation and kitchen safety, and helps complete daily reports. This role requires the ability to follow menus, handle cash receipts, and ensure meals meet quality standards.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans; position offers stable hourly compensation. Aramark is committed to equal opportunity and provides avenues for professional growth within its diverse

Qualifications

• Food service certificate or equivalent as required.
• Ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions.
• 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).

Skills

Reading/Writing proficiency

Work under pressure

Education

Food Service Certificate

Job description

The Food Service Worker at Aramark Correctional Services assists the manager with food preparation, maintains sanitation and kitchen safety, and helps complete daily reports. This role requires the ability to follow menus, handle cash receipts, and ensure meals meet quality standards.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans; position offers stable hourly compensation. Aramark is committed to equal opportunity and provides avenues for professional growth within its diverse