Food Prep Worker II - Cook - Duke University Hospital

Durham, NC, USA|

Job Overview

Benefits

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Equal employment opportunity

Inclusive culture

training programs

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Job Description

Aramark is a leading global provider of food service, facilities, and uniform services. Operating in 15 countries worldwide, Aramark is committed to delivering exceptional experiences to millions of guests each day. The company emphasizes a culture rooted in service with a strong purpose to positively impact employees, customers, partners, communities, and the planet. Aramark champions equal employment opportunity, fostering an inclusive environment where diversity is respected and valued. The company’s mission revolves around empowering its workforce to reach their full potential while providing opportunities for growth, challenge, and a sense of belonging.

The Food Prep Worker II role at Aramark is a critical position that supports cooks, chefs, and food service managers by preparing ingredients and assisting in various food preparation and service tasks. This position requires strict adherence to food safety, handling, and sanitation procedures to maintain the highest standards of food quality and safety. The Food Prep Worker II is responsible for preparing food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes, setting up workstations, measuring, chopping, and trimming ingredients, and ensuring that food is properly stored and work areas are sanitized. Additionally, this role demands excellent customer service skills and a positive attitude in all interactions with guests, customers, clients, and coworkers.

This position may vary depending on the specific Aramark location and client requirements, adding flexibility and diversity to the role. The job may involve physical demands such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended periods of walking or standing. The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and uniforms is also required in this role to ensure personal and food safety. By joining Aramark as a Food Prep Worker II, employees become part of a mission-driven organization where continuous learning, skill development, and teamwork are highly valued. This role plays a part in delivering quality food service experiences that contribute to Aramark’s reputation as a trusted global food service company.

Job 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

Job Qualifications

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
ability to obtain required food safety certification
basic math and counting skills
interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal

Job Duties

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, co-workers
adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures including proper food safety and sanitation
ensures security of company assets