Food Prep Worker II - Cook

Assists cooks, chefs, or food service managers by preparing ingredients for recipes and performing other food preparation and service tasks. Follows recipes and production guidelines while adhering to food safety, food handling, and sanitation procedures. Responsibilities may vary by location based on client requirements and business needs.

Pay

Hourly rate: $15.00 to $21.00.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Work/life resources
• Retirement savings plans (e.g., 401(k))
• Paid days off, including parental leave and disability coverage

Benefits vary by location, legal requirements, employee eligibility, and work status.

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 knives
• 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 a positive attitude toward guests, customers, clients, and co-workers
• Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures, including proper food safety and sanitation
• Ensures security of company assets

Job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice to meet business commitments.

Requirements

• Previous food prep experience preferred
• Knowledge of various food prep methods, proper knife handling, and food safety regulations (e.g., 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

Skills

• Lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and/or extended walking and standing
• May require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)