Culinary Specialist - Bayside Care Center - Food

Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Range $13.50 - $17.75
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Training and development opportunities
flexible scheduling

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food service, facilities, and uniform services, serving millions of customers across 15 countries. With a deep-rooted commitment to service and a unified purpose, Aramark strives to make a positive impact on its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. The company's mission emphasizes equal employment opportunity and inclusivity, ensuring a supportive and respectful workplace regardless of race, gender, age, or other protected characteristics. Employees at Aramark are encouraged to grow their talents, fuel their passions, and advance in their careers, making it an excellent place for individuals seeking meaningful and rewarding work. Known for its strong focus on professional growth and employee empowerment, Aramark promotes a culture where team members can reach their full potential while contributing to a broader social purpose.

The Food Service Worker role at Aramark is integral to maintaining high standards of food quality, safety, and customer satisfaction within the organization's food service environment. This position involves assisting the manager with various food preparation activities, including meal planning, cooking, and baking, ensuring that quality standards are met consistently. The Food Service Worker is responsible for maintaining accurate cash receipts and meal records, supporting the manager in generating daily transaction reports. A key part of the role is adhering strictly to food safety regulations, including proper sanitation, food handling, and storage protocols to ensure the safety and wellbeing of customers and staff alike.

In this role, the Food Service Worker will prepare a variety of food items and beverages according to prescribed menus and schedules, adding garnishments to enhance appeal and customer satisfaction. The position requires skillful use and care of kitchen equipment, such as knives, and active coordination in maintaining cleanliness in kitchen and storage areas, including major appliances like refrigerators and freezers. The worker also ensures compliance with departmental policies and procedures regarding food service and presentation.

The physical demands of this job include lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, as well as extended periods of walking and standing, which means the candidate must be able to perform these tasks safely, often wearing uniforms and utilizing personal protective equipment as needed. This dynamic role not only calls for culinary abilities but also a strong commitment to maintaining a clean and safe work environment through duties like sweeping, mopping, and cleaning equipment.

Aramark values flexibility and a positive attitude toward change, recognizing that job duties may evolve without formal notice to meet operational needs. This encourages employees to adapt and contribute wherever necessary, fostering a collaborative and proactive workplace culture. Working as a Food Service Worker at Aramark offers a unique opportunity to develop food service skills within a globally respected company that prioritizes community engagement and personal career development.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • prior experience in food service preferred
  • knowledge of food safety and sanitation standards
  • ability to operate kitchen equipment safely
  • physical ability to perform tasks including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods
  • excellent communication skills
  • punctuality and dependability
  • willingness to comply with uniform and PPE policies

Job Qualifications

  • Food Service Certificate as needed
  • sufficient education or training to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions
  • ability to work quickly and concisely under pressure

Job Duties

  • 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 add garnishments to ensure customer happiness and eye appeal
  • coordinate and assist in major cleaning of refrigerators, freezers, and cooking and serving equipment
  • adhere to all food safety regulations for sanitation, food handling, and storage
  • adhere to the uniform policy
  • connect with the Manager daily to understand and accurately prepare menu for the day
  • supervise the food temperature requirements
  • maintain a clean and organized work and storage area
  • scrub and polish counters, clean and sanitize steam tables, and other equipment
  • follow established procedures and standards for cleanliness, to ensure a balanced and safe environment
  • 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
  • comply with physical demands including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended walking and standing
  • use Personal Protective Equipment as required

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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