Food Service Specialist: Quick Prep & Sanitation

Aramark; University Center (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Food Service Worker to assist the manager with food/meal preparation, manage cash receipts and meal records, and support daily reports. The role emphasizes high quality in food production, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices.

Responsibilities include preparing menu items, daily transaction reporting, proper food storage, and maintaining cleanliness. The position requires adherence to food safety standards and uniform policies while collaborating with the manager to plan

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 meals.
• 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, 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fast-paced work

Reading & writing basic instructions

Education

Food Service Certificate

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Food Service Worker to assist the manager with food/meal preparation, manage cash receipts and meal records, and support daily reports. The role emphasizes high quality in food production, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices.

Responsibilities include preparing menu items, daily transaction reporting, proper food storage, and maintaining cleanliness. The position requires adherence to food safety standards and uniform policies while collaborating with the manager to plan