Food Prep Worker I

Job summary

Prepares ingredients and a variety of foods according to standardized recipes and production guidelines, including measuring, chopping, portioning, and garnishing. Sets up and sanitizes workstations, stores food safely, follows food safety procedures, and provides positive customer service.

Job details

Job Description The Food Prep Worker is responsible for assisting cooks, chefs, or food service managers by preparing ingredients for recipes and performing other food preparation and service tasks. The Food Prep Worker should prepare food according to recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs. Job Responsibilities Prepares a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes Sets up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items Safely utilizes a variety of utensils including knifes Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines Properly stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils Maintains excellent customer service and positive attitude towards guest, customers, clients, co-workers, etc. Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation Ensures security of company assets At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice. Qualifications Knowledge of various food prep methods, proper knife handling, and food safety regulations such as proper food handling, sanitation, and storage preferred Must be able to obtain required food safety certification Demonstrates basic math and counting skills Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Education About Aramark Our Mission Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law. About Aramark The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

What you’ll do

Prepares ingredients and a variety of foods according to standardized recipes and production guidelines, including measuring, chopping, portioning, and garnishing. Sets up and sanitizes workstations, stores food safely, follows food safety procedures, and provides positive customer service.

Requirements

Knowledge of food preparation methods, safe knife handling, food safety, sanitation, and storage is preferred, and the worker must be able to obtain required food safety certification. Basic math and counting skills, written and verbal communication, and the ability to meet physical demands such as lifting, bending, and extended standing or walking are also required.

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Food preparation · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Sanitation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Food Preparation
• Recipe Preparation
• Ingredient Measuring
• Knife Handling
• Food Portioning
• Food Safety
• Food Handling
• Sanitation
• Food Storage
• Workstation Setup
• Cleaning And Sanitizing
• Basic Math
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills

Job areas

• Food & Beverage
• Hospitality
• Customer Service & Support
• Security & Safety

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