Kitchen Prep & Service Associate

Aramark; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Food Service Worker in Virginia to support the manager with meal preparation and daily reports. The role emphasizes sanitation, kitchen safety, and adherence to policies while serving meals on schedule.

The position requires the ability to work quickly under pressure, read and follow instructions, and maintain high standards of food quality and cleanliness in a dynamic kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Food service certificate or equivalent as required.
• Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• 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 and beverages.
• Add garnishments to ensure customer happiness and eye appeal.
• Coordinate and assist in major cleaning of refrigerators, freezers, and equipment.
• Adhere to all food safety regulations for sanitation, 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 for cleanliness to ensure a balanced environment; duties include sweeping, mopping, 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 lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing; PPE may be required.

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Food Service Worker in Virginia to support the manager with meal preparation and daily reports. The role emphasizes sanitation, kitchen safety, and adherence to policies while serving meals on schedule.

The position requires the ability to work quickly under pressure, read and follow instructions, and maintain high standards of food quality and cleanliness in a dynamic kitchen environment.