Food Service Worker - Blue Print - Tennessee State Univ.

Aramark Correctional Services; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist the manager with food preparation, meal records, and daily reports in a prison or institutional setting. You will maintain high standards of quality, sanitation, and kitchen safety while supporting the menu and meal schedules.

You will handle kitchen equipment, supervise temperature controls, and ensure proper storage. The role includes cleaning duties and adherence to PPE and uniform policies as required.

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
• 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. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Skills

Pressure handling

Reading & writing

Education

Basic reading/writing skills

Job description

Job Description

The Food Service Worker will assist the manager with food/meal preparation; maintain cash receipts and meal records. Assist manager in completing daily reports. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices.

Job 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


• 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. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
  

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

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

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.