Meal Prep Specialist: Fresh, Safe, Fast Kitchen

Aramark Correctional Services; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Parental leave

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Prep Worker to prepare, portion and cook items according to daily worksheets and Aramark recipes while upholding sanitation standards. The role follows standardized recipes to ensure quality and safety across all meals in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires basic reading/writing, simple math, and the ability to lift and stand for shifts. It also involves maintaining clean stations, proper food rotation, and safe handling of leftovers as part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year prep work or food service-related work preferred.
• Knowledge of food prep, proper knife handling, temperature control, and sanitation is helpful.
• Must be able to read and write to facilitate communication with others.
• 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 accurately store according to Aramark standards.
• Maintains clean and orderly refrigerators and work areas.
• Ensures stations are cleaned, sanitized, and organized at the end of the shift (including cleaning of kitchen equipment).
• Maintains a safe and sanitary work environment that conforms to all food safety standards and regulations.
• Follows safety policies and accident reporting procedures.
• Completes all required training.

Skills

Food prep experience

Reading & writing

Math skills

Knife handling

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Prep Worker to prepare, portion and cook items according to daily worksheets and Aramark recipes while upholding sanitation standards. The role follows standardized recipes to ensure quality and safety across all meals in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires basic reading/writing, simple math, and the ability to lift and stand for shifts. It also involves maintaining clean stations, proper food rotation, and safe handling of leftovers as part of daily duties.