Kitchen Prep Specialist — Fresh, Safe, On-Time

Aramark; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Parental leave

Job summary

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Food Prep Worker to prepare and portion foods according to our recipes and sanitation standards. You will use daily worksheets to cook meals and maintain clean, organized work areas to ensure safe, high-quality service.

This role requires standing for long periods, following food safety guidelines, and keeping accurate records. Benefits and flexible shifts may vary by location.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year prep work or food service-related experience.
• Knowledge of food prep and sanitation is helpful.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate communication.
• 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 store according to standards.
• Maintains clean and orderly refrigerators and work areas.
• Ensures stations are cleaned and sanitized at shift end.
• Maintains a safe and sanitary work environment that conforms to all food safety standards.
• Follows safety policies and accident reporting procedures.
• Completes all required training.

Skills

Food prep

Sanitation knowledge

Reading & writing

Basic math

Job description

Aramark Corporation is seeking a Food Prep Worker to prepare and portion foods according to our recipes and sanitation standards. You will use daily worksheets to cook meals and maintain clean, organized work areas to ensure safe, high-quality service.

This role requires standing for long periods, following food safety guidelines, and keeping accurate records. Benefits and flexible shifts may vary by location.