Kitchen & Service Specialist — Fast-Paced Food Prep

Aramark; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark at West Chester University in West Chester, PA seeks a Food Service Worker to assist with food preparation, maintain records and assist the manager in daily reports. The role emphasizes sanitation, safety, and high-quality food production.

You will follow menus, ensure proper storage, and support kitchen operations daily. Applicants should have a Food Service Certificate and be able to read and follow instructions, work quickly under pressure, and adhere to all safety and uniform

Qualifications

• Food Service Certificate as needed.
• Sufficient education or training to 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
• 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, 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 lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing; uniforms or PPE may be required

Skills

Reading & writing

Education

Food Service Certificate

Job description

Aramark at West Chester University in West Chester, PA seeks a Food Service Worker to assist with food preparation, maintain records and assist the manager in daily reports. The role emphasizes sanitation, safety, and high-quality food production.

You will follow menus, ensure proper storage, and support kitchen operations daily. Applicants should have a Food Service Certificate and be able to read and follow instructions, work quickly under pressure, and adhere to all safety and uniform