Kitchen Prep & Quality Control Specialist

Aramark; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker in Durham, NC. You will assist the manager with food preparation, maintain meal records, and help complete daily reports.

Responsibilities include serving meals, enforcing sanitation standards, handling equipment safely, and coordinating kitchen cleanup to ensure a clean, organized environment. You will work under standard policies, follow safety regulations, and support meal quality and presentation.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work in fast-paced kitchen environments.
• Strong understanding of food safety practices and sanitation.

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 and serve accordingly.
• Ensure storage of food in a sanitary manner.
• Follow department policies and procedures for serving meals.
• Use and care of kitchen equipment, especially knives.
• Timely preparation of a variety of food items and beverages.
• Add garnishments to improve presentation and customer appeal.
• Coordinate cleaning of refrigerators, freezers, and cooking equipment.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations and uniform policy.
• Connect with the Manager daily to prepare the day’s menu.
• Supervise the required food temperatures and maintain clean areas.
• Maintain a neat work and storage area and sanitize surfaces.

Skills

Food service operations

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Education

Food Service Certificate (as needed)

Tools

Kitchen equipment handling

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker in Durham, NC. You will assist the manager with food preparation, maintain meal records, and help complete daily reports.

Responsibilities include serving meals, enforcing sanitation standards, handling equipment safely, and coordinating kitchen cleanup to ensure a clean, organized environment. You will work under standard policies, follow safety regulations, and support meal quality and presentation.