Kitchen Service Associate: Fast-Paced Food Prep & Safety

Aramark; Sumneytown (PA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist the manager with food preparation, perform daily transaction reports, and uphold high standards of cleanliness and kitchen safety. The role includes food handling, storage, and serving according to schedules and policies, with emphasis on hygiene and equipment care.

The position requires ability to work quickly under pressure, follow written and verbal instructions, and maintain a clean, organized kitchen area.

Qualifications

• Be able to work quickly and concisely under pressure.
• Food Service Certificate as needed; sufficient reading/writing ability.

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 other items.
• 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; 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.

Skills

Under pressure

Education

Food service certificate

Reading & writing

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker to assist the manager with food preparation, perform daily transaction reports, and uphold high standards of cleanliness and kitchen safety. The role includes food handling, storage, and serving according to schedules and policies, with emphasis on hygiene and equipment care.

The position requires ability to work quickly under pressure, follow written and verbal instructions, and maintain a clean, organized kitchen area.