Food Service Worker Lead - Millsaps College

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
meal discounts
Career Development

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food service, facilities, and uniform services. Operating in 15 countries around the world, Aramark proudly serves millions of guests every day through its diverse operations. The company is deeply rooted in service and committed to making a positive impact on its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. With a mission to do great things for each other and the world around them, Aramark fosters an inclusive and supportive work environment where equal employment opportunities are provided, and all individuals are treated with respect regardless of race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Aramark offers a dynamic work environment where employees are empowered to develop their talents, pursue their passions, and grow professionally. The company’s culture emphasizes teamwork, leadership, and a positive attitude, encouraging individuals to bring their best selves to work every day. Employees at Aramark are supported through ongoing training and development opportunities, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge needed to excel in their roles and advance their careers.

The role of Food Service Worker at Aramark is an entry-level position focused on food preparation, service, and customer interaction within a structured but supportive team environment. This job involves preparing and portioning meals according to set recipes and guidelines, maintaining food safety and quality standards, and serving customers with a friendly and courteous attitude. Operating under the guidance of a manager, food service workers are expected to learn on the job, manage their workstations effectively, and contribute to maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment.

Key responsibilities include setting up and breaking down stations, logging daily temperatures for food safety compliance, tasting food items to ensure quality, responding to customer feedback with professionalism, and assisting in catering and special event service when required. The position requires a strong focus on detail, accountability, and a willingness to take direction as tasks may change based on operational needs.

Working as a Food Service Worker at Aramark means being part of a larger mission to provide excellent food service while supporting a collaborative team culture. There is clear potential for career progression, with opportunities to gain supervisory skills and leadership experience. Those who thrive in this role are organized, committed to safety and sanitation protocols, and passionate about delivering quality service to customers. This is more than just a job—it is a chance to ignite your passion, pursue what matters, and grow professionally within a company that values and invests in its employees.

Job Requirements

  • Serve Safe Certification
  • Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions
  • Food service experience preferred
  • Requires frequent lifting/transporting hot food items
  • Ability to work inside kitchen area, interact with heated equipment, steam, loud noise, chemicals and other at risk conditions

Job Qualifications

  • Great customer service and interpersonal skills
  • Strong leadership and supervisory skills
  • Ability to work in a team environment
  • Serve Safe Certification
  • Ability to follow detailed written and verbal instructions
  • Food service experience preferred
  • Requires frequent lifting/transporting hot food items
  • Ability to work inside kitchen area, interact with heated equipment, steam, loud noise, chemicals and other at risk conditions

Job Duties

  • Lead all aspects of and assist in preparation of food items for the day and dating products
  • Coordinate and assist in setting up and breaking down stations designated by the manager
  • Cook and otherwise prepare foods according to recipes and directions
  • Responsible for use of accurate portions when preparing and serving items on the line
  • Maintain daily temperature logs
  • Responsible for taking samples of all food items on the line prior to serving the customers
  • Alert management and pull food items that do not meet quality expectations
  • Complete opening and closing station checklists
  • Greet customers as they approach and leave the serving line
  • Ask customers about the quality of their service and handle any complaints while maintaining a positive attitude and smile
  • Coordinate and assist in maintaining a clean work station including floors, work areas, equipment, walls, refrigerators, and meat blocks
  • Ensures that all work areas and serving utensils are cleaned and sanitized
  • Responsible for accurate disposal of waste from the service line
  • Transfers supplies and equipment between storage and work areas by hand or by cart
  • Assist with daily safety observations and report safety hazards discovered in the location to management immediately
  • Cross-train in areas as the need arises
  • Able to work in concessions, catering, and special events required by your manager
  • Perform task as requested by your manager on a weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis
  • Completion of any task requested by a supervisor or member of the Aramark management team
  • Lead all aspects of and advise the employees working on the line to ensure timely and effective service of the customers
  • Request support from utility workers for sanitation issues of the line as needed

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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