Job Description
The Prep Cook is responsible for assisting cooks, chefs, or food service managers by preparing ingredients for recipes and performing other food preparation and service tasks.
The Prep Cook 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.
COMPENSATION: The hourly rate of pay for this position is $23.11- $24.30.
This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the rate of compensation for this position as of the time of posting.
BENEFITS: Aramark offers a wide array of comprehensive benefit programs and services including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources to our benefits-eligible hourly Aramark employees.
Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage.
Hourly eligible benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.
Job 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 accurately store according to Aramark standards.
•Maintains clean and orderly refrigerators and work areas.
•Ensures stations are cleaned, sanitized, and organized at the end of the shift (including cleaning of kitchen equipment).
•Maintains a safe and sanitary work environment that conforms to all food safety standards and regulations.
•Follows safety policies and accident reporting procedures.
•Completes all required training.
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
•Minimum one-year prep work or food service-related work preferred.
•Knowledge of food prep, proper knife handling, temperature control, and sanitation is helpful.
•Must be able to read and write to facilitate communication with others.
•Demonstrates basic math and counting skills
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.
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