Food Service Specialist: Prep, Sanitation & Service

Aramark Correctional Services; Aviston (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker to support the manager with food/meal preparation, maintain cash receipts, and complete daily reports while upholding high standards of quality in food production and sanitation.

Responsibilities include preparing meals, ensuring proper storage, serving according to schedules, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen. The role requires adherence to food safety rules and a willingness to handle physical tasks and PPE as needed.

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 additions.
• 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; PPE may be required.

Skills

Food Service Certificate

Read and follow instructions

Under pressure work

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker to support the manager with food/meal preparation, maintain cash receipts, and complete daily reports while upholding high standards of quality in food production and sanitation.

Responsibilities include preparing meals, ensuring proper storage, serving according to schedules, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen. The role requires adherence to food safety rules and a willingness to handle physical tasks and PPE as needed.