Meal Prep & Service Specialist

Aramark; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 24,796 - 27,552; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker in Newark, NJ to assist the manager with food preparation, maintain meal records, and complete daily reports. The role emphasizes high standards for sanitation, kitchen safety, and quality in food production.

Responsibilities include preparing meals per planned menus, ensuring proper storage, serving on schedule, and maintaining clean work areas. Candidates should have a Food Service Certificate and the ability to work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Food Service Certificate as needed.
• Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work quickly and concisely under pressure.
• Role involves physical demands such as lifting and standing for extended periods.

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 and 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, 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.
• This role may have physical demands including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and extended walking/standing.

Skills

Work under pressure

Reading & writing instructions

Education

Food Service Certificate

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker in Newark, NJ to assist the manager with food preparation, maintain meal records, and complete daily reports. The role emphasizes high standards for sanitation, kitchen safety, and quality in food production.

Responsibilities include preparing meals per planned menus, ensuring proper storage, serving on schedule, and maintaining clean work areas. Candidates should have a Food Service Certificate and the ability to work under pressure.