Food Service Specialist: Fast-Paced Kitchen & Quality Prep

Aramark Corporation; Wantagh (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Corporation in Wantagh, NY is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist with food preparation and manage daily meal records. The role emphasizes quality, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices.

You will support the manager with daily reports, supervise simple prep tasks, and help ensure meals are served on schedule while maintaining uniform and safety standards. This position requires on-site work and adherence to food safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Reading/Writing ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability 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).

Job description

Aramark Corporation in Wantagh, NY is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist with food preparation and manage daily meal records. The role emphasizes quality, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices.

You will support the manager with daily reports, supervise simple prep tasks, and help ensure meals are served on schedule while maintaining uniform and safety standards. This position requires on-site work and adherence to food safety guidelines.