Kitchen Prep & Food Service Associate

Aramark; Tampa, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist the manager with food preparation, maintain cash receipts and meal records, and support daily reports. You will help ensure high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices.

The role involves preparing meals, stocking, serving, and assisting in cleaning and upkeep of kitchen areas. You will follow menu instructions and safety guidelines, with uniforms and PPE as required.

Qualifications

• Be able to work quickly and concisely under pressure.
• Understand and apply sanitation and kitchen safety practices.

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 other 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, 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.

Skills

Work under pressure

Sanitation standards

Education

Food Service Certificate (as needed)

Ability to read, write and follow instructions

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist the manager with food preparation, maintain cash receipts and meal records, and support daily reports. You will help ensure high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices.

The role involves preparing meals, stocking, serving, and assisting in cleaning and upkeep of kitchen areas. You will follow menu instructions and safety guidelines, with uniforms and PPE as required.