Kitchen Prep & Service Specialist

Aramark Correctional Services; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist the manager with food preparation, maintain meal records and daily reports, and uphold high standards of sanitation and kitchen safety.

Responsibilities include preparing quality items per menu, managing storage, serving according to schedules, operating and caring for kitchen equipment, and supporting regular cleaning and compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Certification may be required to perform food service duties.
• 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, 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

Food safety

Education

Food Service Certificate as needed

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist the manager with food preparation, maintain meal records and daily reports, and uphold high standards of sanitation and kitchen safety.

Responsibilities include preparing quality items per menu, managing storage, serving according to schedules, operating and caring for kitchen equipment, and supporting regular cleaning and compliance with safety standards.