Food Service Specialist — Prep, Service & Safety

Aramark Correctional Services; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist the manager with meal preparation, maintain cash receipts, and keep meal records. Responsibilities include daily reports, quality food production, sanitation, and compliance with kitchen safety practices.

The position offers an hourly rate of $16.00 to $18.00, with benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus potential 401(k) retirement savings and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 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 other items.
• 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.

Skills

Read and follow instructions

Work under pressure

Education

Food Service Certificate

Job description

Aramark Correctional Services is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist the manager with meal preparation, maintain cash receipts, and keep meal records. Responsibilities include daily reports, quality food production, sanitation, and compliance with kitchen safety practices.

The position offers an hourly rate of $16.00 to $18.00, with benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus potential 401(k) retirement savings and paid time off.