Kitchen Prep & Service Specialist

Aramark Correctional Services; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist in meal preparation, maintain sanitation, and ensure proper kitchen operations. Daily reporting and adherence to policies will support accurate menu execution and quality control.

The role requires ability to work under pressure, read and follow instructions, and maintain a clean, safe workspace while handling food and equipment with care.

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Food safety

Education

Reading, writing proficiency

Food Service Certificate

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist in meal preparation, maintain sanitation, and ensure proper kitchen operations. Daily reporting and adherence to policies will support accurate menu execution and quality control.

The role requires ability to work under pressure, read and follow instructions, and maintain a clean, safe workspace while handling food and equipment with care.