Food Service Worker Lead - Purdue Memorial Union - Purdue Retail Dining - Purdue - Retail Dining
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
employee discount
Career advancement opportunities
Uniform allowance
training programs
Job Description
Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries. With a strong commitment to excellence, diversity, and sustainability, Aramark focuses on delivering exceptional guest experiences while fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment. The company's mission is rooted in service and unity by purpose, aiming to make a positive impact on employees, partners, communities, and the planet. Aramark believes in equal employment opportunities and embraces diversity, ensuring a workplace free from 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 protected characteristics.
As a Food Service Worker at Aramark, you will play a vital role in assisting with daily food preparation, portioning meals, and serving customers with care and efficiency. This position is ideal for individuals who are organized, focused, accountable, and bring a positive attitude to work every day. Working under the guidance of your manager, you will learn essential skills on the job and build meaningful connections with both your teammates and the customers you serve. This role offers significant growth opportunities within the company, allowing you to pursue career development in food service and hospitality. You will gain hands-on experience in various stations, including cooking, quality control, sanitation, customer interaction, and teamwork.
Your responsibilities will include preparing food items according to recipes and daily requirements, maintaining proper portion control, and managing station setup and cleanup. You will also be responsible for monitoring food quality by maintaining temperature logs and taking samples before service, ensuring that only products meeting quality standards are served. Customer service is a key component of this role, where you will greet customers, inquire about their satisfaction, and address any concerns with a friendly demeanor. Safety and cleanliness standards are paramount, and you will assist with daily safety observations and keep work areas sanitized using appropriate procedures. Cross-training opportunities will enable you to work in concessions, catering, and special events, broadening your skill set.
This role requires physical activity such as lifting, bending, pushing, and standing for extended periods. Working in a kitchen environment involves interaction with heated equipment, steam, noise, chemicals, and other conditions requiring protective equipment when necessary. The position demands teamwork, leadership abilities, and a commitment to maintaining high service and safety standards. If you are passionate about food service and dedicated to creating positive customer experiences, Aramark offers a supportive environment to grow your career and pursue what matters most to you.
As a Food Service Worker at Aramark, you will play a vital role in assisting with daily food preparation, portioning meals, and serving customers with care and efficiency. This position is ideal for individuals who are organized, focused, accountable, and bring a positive attitude to work every day. Working under the guidance of your manager, you will learn essential skills on the job and build meaningful connections with both your teammates and the customers you serve. This role offers significant growth opportunities within the company, allowing you to pursue career development in food service and hospitality. You will gain hands-on experience in various stations, including cooking, quality control, sanitation, customer interaction, and teamwork.
Your responsibilities will include preparing food items according to recipes and daily requirements, maintaining proper portion control, and managing station setup and cleanup. You will also be responsible for monitoring food quality by maintaining temperature logs and taking samples before service, ensuring that only products meeting quality standards are served. Customer service is a key component of this role, where you will greet customers, inquire about their satisfaction, and address any concerns with a friendly demeanor. Safety and cleanliness standards are paramount, and you will assist with daily safety observations and keep work areas sanitized using appropriate procedures. Cross-training opportunities will enable you to work in concessions, catering, and special events, broadening your skill set.
This role requires physical activity such as lifting, bending, pushing, and standing for extended periods. Working in a kitchen environment involves interaction with heated equipment, steam, noise, chemicals, and other conditions requiring protective equipment when necessary. The position demands teamwork, leadership abilities, and a commitment to maintaining high service and safety standards. If you are passionate about food service and dedicated to creating positive customer experiences, Aramark offers a supportive environment to grow your career and pursue what matters most to you.
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
- Ensure that all work areas and serving utensils are cleaned and sanitized
- Responsible for accurate disposal of waste from the service line
- Transfer 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
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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