Food Service Specialist – Kitchen & Sanitation

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services seeks a Food Service Worker to assist with meal preparation, maintain meal records, and support daily reports. You will help ensure quality, sanitation, and kitchen safety in line with program standards.

You will follow menus, store food safely, serve meals on schedule, clean work areas, and assist in equipment care. The role may involve physical tasks and requires the ability to work quickly under pressure.

Qualifications

• Food Service Certificate as needed.
• Ability 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 snacks.
• 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; duties include sweeping, mopping, 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 lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing.

Skills

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Food Service Certificate

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services seeks a Food Service Worker to assist with meal preparation, maintain meal records, and support daily reports. You will help ensure quality, sanitation, and kitchen safety in line with program standards.

You will follow menus, store food safely, serve meals on schedule, clean work areas, and assist in equipment care. The role may involve physical tasks and requires the ability to work quickly under pressure.