Food Service Worker - Columbus State Univ.

Columbus, GA, USA|

Job Overview

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Employee Discounts

training programs

Career Development

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food service, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries worldwide. Rooted in a commitment to service and united by a shared purpose, Aramark is dedicated to making a positive impact for their employees, partners, communities, and the planet. The company values equal employment opportunity, embracing diversity and inclusion without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Aramark fosters a work environment where employees are encouraged to develop their talents, fuel their passions, and grow professionally, ensuring a sense of belonging and support throughout their career journey.

The role of a Food Service Worker at Aramark is a vital position that supports the food service manager in daily kitchen operations ensuring high standards of food quality, sanitation, and safety. This position involves assisting with the preparation of meals and baked goods according to planned menus, maintaining accurate cash receipts and meal records, and helping in the completion of daily reports related to food service transactions. A Food Service Worker serves food according to established schedules and departmental policies, ensuring that meals are safely and attractively prepared to meet customer satisfaction.

In addition to food preparation, the Food Service Worker at Aramark will be responsible for the proper storage and sanitation of food items, utilizing kitchen equipment with care—especially knives—and maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. This includes overseeing major cleaning tasks like scrubbing and polishing counters, sanitizing steam tables, and ensuring that all equipment is maintained in good condition. The role requires adherence to all food safety regulations, uniform policies, and daily communication with the manager to prepare menus accurately and supervise food temperature requirements.

This position demands physical activity such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, extended standing or walking, and requires the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) to maintain safety standards. The Food Service Worker plays a crucial role in delivering a safe, sanitary, and efficient food service experience and must be able to perform duties under pressure, work quickly and concisely, and contribute positively to the team environment at Aramark. This role offers an opportunity to grow skills in food service while contributing to the mission of serving high-quality meals and exceptional customer care.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
ability to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions
prior experience in food service or related field preferred
food service certificate as needed
ability to maintain cleanliness and adhere to sanitation standards
physical ability to perform lifting, standing, and walking for extended periods
ability to work cooperatively with team members and supervisor
availability to work flexible hours including early mornings and weekends
willingness to wear required uniforms and personal protective equipment
strong communication and organizational skills

Job Qualifications

Food Service Certificate as needed
sufficient education or training to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions
be able 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
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)