School Cafeteria Food Service Associate

Aramark; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 22,041 - 23,419; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker for Camden, NJ. The role involves assisting the manager with food preparation, maintaining meal records, and supporting daily reporting to ensure accurate operations.

You will help maintain high standards of food production, sanitation, and safety while following department policies and procedures. The position emphasizes teamwork, speed, and adherence to safety guidelines in a fast-paced school district setting.

Qualifications

• Food Service Certificate as needed
• Ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions
• Ability to work quickly and concisely under pressure

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, beverages, and other items
• Add garnishments to ensure customer happiness and eye appeal
• Coordinate and assist in major cleaning of refrigerators, freezers, and equipment
• Adhere to all food safety regulations for sanitation, handling, and storage
• Adhere to the uniform policy
• Connect with the Manager daily to understand and accurately prepare menu for the day
• Maintain a clean and organized work and storage area
• 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/or extended walking and standing

Skills

Food safety

Verbal/Written instructions

Pressure handling

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker for Camden, NJ. The role involves assisting the manager with food preparation, maintaining meal records, and supporting daily reporting to ensure accurate operations.

You will help maintain high standards of food production, sanitation, and safety while following department policies and procedures. The position emphasizes teamwork, speed, and adherence to safety guidelines in a fast-paced school district setting.