Kitchen Prep Associate — Part-Time Food Service

Aramark; Oxford (MS); On-site; USD 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Aramark at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, MS is seeking a Part-Time Prep Team Member to assist with food/meal preparation and daily reporting. You will help ensure quality, sanitation, and safety standards while supporting managers in daily tasks.

Responsibilities include preparing menu items, maintaining storage, serving meals, and participating in cleaning and equipment upkeep. The role requires the ability to work quickly under pressure and follow instructions precisely.

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

Work under pressure

Education

Food Service Certificate

Reading & Writing skills

Job description

Aramark at the University of Mississippi in Oxford, MS is seeking a Part-Time Prep Team Member to assist with food/meal preparation and daily reporting. You will help ensure quality, sanitation, and safety standards while supporting managers in daily tasks.

Responsibilities include preparing menu items, maintaining storage, serving meals, and participating in cleaning and equipment upkeep. The role requires the ability to work quickly under pressure and follow instructions precisely.