Precision Food Prep Specialist

Aramark; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Columbia, SC is seeking a Food Prep Worker to prepare and portion meals according to daily prep lists and standardized recipes, while upholding Aramark sanitation standards.

You will handle food safely, assist with maintaining freshness, rotate stock, and keep work areas clean. This role may require standing for extended periods and lifting, bending, and following safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Minimum one-year prep work or food service experience.
• Knowledge of food prep, knife handling, temperature control, and sanitation.
• Ability to read and write to facilitate communication.
• 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 standards.
• Keeps refrigerators and work areas clean and orderly.
• Ensures stations are cleaned, sanitized, and organized at shift end.
• Maintains a safe and sanitary work environment per food safety standards.
• Follows safety policies and completes required training.

Skills

Food prep knowledge

Knife handling

Temperature control

Sanitation

Reading & writing

Basic math

Job description

Aramark in Columbia, SC is seeking a Food Prep Worker to prepare and portion meals according to daily prep lists and standardized recipes, while upholding Aramark sanitation standards.

You will handle food safely, assist with maintaining freshness, rotate stock, and keep work areas clean. This role may require standing for extended periods and lifting, bending, and following safety procedures.