Food Service Specialist: Quick Prep, Safety & Cleanliness

Aramark; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Durham, NC is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist the manager with food preparation, daily reports, and kitchen safety. You will help maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and kitchen practices.

The role involves preparing meals, following schedules, and ensuring proper storage and safety in a fast-paced environment. You may be required to lift, stand for long periods, and wear PPE as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be able 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.
• 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 components.
• 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.

Skills

Under pressure work

Education

Food Service Certificate

Job description

Aramark in Durham, NC is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist the manager with food preparation, daily reports, and kitchen safety. You will help maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and kitchen practices.

The role involves preparing meals, following schedules, and ensuring proper storage and safety in a fast-paced environment. You may be required to lift, stand for long periods, and wear PPE as needed.