Food Service Worker Lead - Multnomah/Inverness

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $16.00 - $19.25
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee Discounts
Career development opportunities
Flexible work schedule

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in the food services and facilities management industry, proudly serving millions of guests every day across 15 countries. The company is rooted in a strong commitment to service and driven by a unifying purpose to positively impact its employees, partners, communities, and the environment. Aramark fosters a culture that emphasizes growth, inclusivity, and professional development, offering employees a meaningful career path that encourages talent development and passion pursuit. As a company, Aramark values diversity and ensures equal employment opportunity, not discriminating on the grounds of race, gender, age, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.\n\nThe Food Service Worker role at Aramark is a dynamic position designed for individuals who are organized, accountable, and possess a positive attitude. This role provides an opportunity to learn on the job under the guidance of a manager while establishing connections with customers and coworkers. Food Service Workers are critical to delivering exceptional food service experiences; they assist with food preparation, portion meals accurately, and serve customers efficiently. The position requires teamwork, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety in food service areas.\n\nIn addition to food preparation and serving, Food Service Workers at Aramark engage in various tasks including maintaining temperature logs, sampling food to ensure quality before service, handling customer inquiries and complaints with a cheerful demeanor, and ensuring that all workstations and utensils are cleaned and sanitized properly. They also support station setup and breakdown, assist with waste disposal, and contribute to safety observations by reporting hazards immediately. The role may involve working in concessions, catering, and special events as directed by a manager, reflecting the versatile nature of the job.\n\nThis position is not only about performing assigned duties but also about leadership and initiative; experienced Food Service Workers may lead line employees to ensure timely and effective customer service and coordinate sanitation assistance. The role demands physical activity such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended periods of standing or walking, often in kitchen environments with exposure to heat, steam, loud noises, and chemicals. The use of personal protective equipment is required to maintain safety standards.\n\nAramark’s mission is to inspire its workforce to achieve great things together, fostering a workplace where all employees can grow and thrive. Working as a Food Service Worker at Aramark offers opportunities to expand skills, embrace challenges, and make a tangible impact on customer satisfaction and workplace excellence. Employees can expect a supportive environment that values dedication and continuous improvement, laying a strong foundation for career advancement within the company.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Serve Safe certification
  • previous food service experience preferred
  • ability to lift and transport heavy hot food items frequently
  • ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment
  • capability to stand and walk for extended periods
  • willingness to wear uniforms and personal protective equipment as required
  • ability to follow detailed instructions
  • good communication skills
  • ability to handle customer interactions professionally
  • physical fitness to meet job demands

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 and 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 tasks 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 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

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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