Grill Prep Cook - Fresh, Fast-Paced Kitchen

Aramark; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Food Prep Worker at Aramark prepares and portions food items, following production requirements and sanitation standards. Daily worksheets and standardized recipes guide cooking and portioning to meet quality expectations.

The role emphasizes safe handling, proper labeling, and maintaining clean work areas to ensure high standards across shifts. Candidates should have at least one year of prep or related food service experience, with basic math and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year prep work or food service preferred.
• Knowledge of food prep, knife handling, temperature control, and sanitation is helpful.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate communication with others.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food items using prep lists and standard Aramark recipes.
• Follows proper food handling procedures.
• Maintains accurate rotation of food to assure top quality and freshness.
• Manages leftover foods correctly; cover, label, date, and store according to Aramark standards.
• Maintains clean and orderly refrigerators and work areas.
• Ensures stations are cleaned, sanitized, and organized at end of shift.
• Maintains a safe and sanitary work environment that conforms to all food safety standards and regulations.
• Follows safety policies and accident reporting procedures.
• Completes all required training.

Skills

Food prep

Knife handling

Temperature control

Sanitation

Reading & writing

Basic math

Job description

The Food Prep Worker at Aramark prepares and portions food items, following production requirements and sanitation standards. Daily worksheets and standardized recipes guide cooking and portioning to meet quality expectations.

The role emphasizes safe handling, proper labeling, and maintaining clean work areas to ensure high standards across shifts. Candidates should have at least one year of prep or related food service experience, with basic math and communication skills.