Part-Time Food Prep Specialist — Fresh & Safe Kitchen

Aramark; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Job summary

Aramark is hiring a Part-Time Food Prep Worker for the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC. The role focuses on preparing and portioning food, using standardized recipes, and adhering to Aramark sanitation standards.

Responsibilities include following prep lists, maintaining freshness, rotating stock, and ensuring cleanliness and safety across stations and equipment. Training and skill development are offered as part of the position.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year prep work or food service-related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food prep, proper knife handling, temperature control, and sanitation 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 store according to Aramark standards.
• Maintains clean and orderly refrigerators and work areas.
• Ensures stations are cleaned, sanitized, and organized at shift end (including 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

Knife handling

Sanitation

Reading & writing

Basic math

Job description

Aramark is hiring a Part-Time Food Prep Worker for the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC. The role focuses on preparing and portioning food, using standardized recipes, and adhering to Aramark sanitation standards.

Responsibilities include following prep lists, maintaining freshness, rotating stock, and ensuring cleanliness and safety across stations and equipment. Training and skill development are offered as part of the position.