Kitchen Prep & Food Service Associate

Aramark Corporation; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Food Service Worker to assist the manager with food preparation, maintain meal records, and complete daily reports. You will uphold high standards of quality, sanitation, and kitchen safety, and coordinate with the manager to prepare daily menus and meals.

The role emphasizes timely food production, accurate storage, and adherence to safety regulations, with physical demands and uniforms/PPE as required. Benefits vary by location.

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 items.
• 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; 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.

Skills

Food Service Certificate

Read & follow instructions

Work under pressure

Education

Food Service Certificate as needed

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Food Service Worker to assist the manager with food preparation, maintain meal records, and complete daily reports. You will uphold high standards of quality, sanitation, and kitchen safety, and coordinate with the manager to prepare daily menus and meals.

The role emphasizes timely food production, accurate storage, and adherence to safety regulations, with physical demands and uniforms/PPE as required. Benefits vary by location.