Kitchen Operations & Meal Prep Specialist

Aramark Corporation; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a Food Service Worker to support the manager with food preparation, meal records, and daily reporting. The role emphasizes high standards of quality, sanitation, and kitchen safety while providing timely, friendly service.

The position involves preparing quality foods, handling kitchen equipment safely, and maintaining an organized, clean work area to ensure customer satisfaction and adherence to policies.

Qualifications

• Food service certificate as required or needed.
• Ability to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work quickly and 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).
• 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.

Skills

Under pressure

Education

Food Service Certificate as needed

Sufficient education/ training to read, write and follow verbal and written instructions

Job description

Aramark in Tallahassee, FL is seeking a Food Service Worker to support the manager with food preparation, meal records, and daily reporting. The role emphasizes high standards of quality, sanitation, and kitchen safety while providing timely, friendly service.

The position involves preparing quality foods, handling kitchen equipment safely, and maintaining an organized, clean work area to ensure customer satisfaction and adherence to policies.