Lead Food Prep & Kitchen Support

Aramark; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Corporation in Schenectady seeks a Food Prep Worker Lead to assist cooks and managers by preparing ingredients and overseeing day-to-day tasks in a high-volume kitchen.

The role emphasizes food safety compliance, recipe adherence, and teamwork. You will set up stations, measure ingredients, and ensure timely, quality service for guests and clients as part of Aramark's food service operations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated expertise in food prep or food service-related work preferred.
• Knowledge of various food prep methods and food safety regulations preferred.
• Ability to exercise judgment based on experience to solve problems.
• Must be able to obtain food safety certification.
• Basic math and counting skills required.
• Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the work of others, without direct performance management responsibilities.
• Prepares a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes.
• Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment.
• Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items.
• Safely uses a variety of utensils including knives.
• Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines.
• Accurately stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures.
• Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils.
• Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests and coworkers.
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation.
• Ensures security of company assets.

Skills

Food prep

Knife handling

Food safety

Interpersonal comms

Math basics

Team coordination

Job description

Aramark Corporation in Schenectady seeks a Food Prep Worker Lead to assist cooks and managers by preparing ingredients and overseeing day-to-day tasks in a high-volume kitchen.

The role emphasizes food safety compliance, recipe adherence, and teamwork. You will set up stations, measure ingredients, and ensure timely, quality service for guests and clients as part of Aramark's food service operations.