Kitchen Prep & Food Service Specialist

Aramark; City of Olean (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off including parental leave

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist the manager with meal preparation and to maintain high standards of food production, sanitation, and kitchen safety. The role includes handling daily reports and ensuring accurate meal pricing and records.

The position offers standard benefits and may require flexible hours and physical tasks. Aramark emphasizes equal opportunity employment and a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Reading, writing and following verbal and written instructions required.
• Ability 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

Ability to read/write instructions

Work under pressure

Education

Food Service Certificate

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist the manager with meal preparation and to maintain high standards of food production, sanitation, and kitchen safety. The role includes handling daily reports and ensuring accurate meal pricing and records.

The position offers standard benefits and may require flexible hours and physical tasks. Aramark emphasizes equal opportunity employment and a team-focused environment.