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. Prepares food according to 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.
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 positive attitude towards 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.
Requirements
- Previous food prep experience preferred
- 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).
Pay
The hourly rate for this position is $19.00 to $20.00.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources
- Retirement savings plans like 401(k)
- Paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage
Benefits vary by location and are subject to legal requirements, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.