Kitchen Prep Specialist — Fresh, Safe, Efficient

Aramark Correctional Services; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Food Prep Worker to prepare and portion food items, following daily worksheets and Aramark recipes to cook meals while maintaining sanitation standards.

You will handle prep lists, rotate stock to assure freshness, follow food safety procedures, clean equipment and work areas, and support the kitchen team during shift changes. This role may require lifting and standing for long periods, with training provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year prep work or food service-related work preferred.
• Knowledge of food prep, proper knife handling, temperature control, and sanitation is helpful.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate communication with others.
• Demonstrates basic math and counting skills

Responsibilities

• Prepares all food items using prep lists and standard Aramark recipes.
• Follows proper food handling procedures.
• Maintains accurate rotation of food to assure top quality and freshness.
• Manages leftover foods correctly; cover, label, date, and accurately store according to Aramark standards.
• Maintains clean and orderly refrigerators and work areas.
• Ensures stations are cleaned, sanitized, and organized at the end of the shift (including cleaning of kitchen equipment).
• Maintains a safe and sanitary work environment that conforms to all food safety standards and regulations.
• Follows safety policies and accident reporting procedures.
• Completes all required training.

Skills

Prep work

Reading/Writing

Math basics

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Food Prep Worker to prepare and portion food items, following daily worksheets and Aramark recipes to cook meals while maintaining sanitation standards.

You will handle prep lists, rotate stock to assure freshness, follow food safety procedures, clean equipment and work areas, and support the kitchen team during shift changes. This role may require lifting and standing for long periods, with training provided.