Food Service Worker - Panda Express - University of South Carolina

Aramark is a global leader in food service, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests every day across 15 countries. Rooted deeply in service and united by a purposeful mission, Aramark aims to make a positive impact on their employees, customers, partners, communities, and the planet. The company fosters an inclusive work environment where every employee has equal opportunity to grow personally and professionally without discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, disability, or any other protected status. Aramark’s comprehensive approach to career development supports talents, fuels passions, and empowers employees to reach their full potential in a variety of roles worldwide.

The Food Service Worker role at Aramark offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced kitchen environment. This position is instrumental in assisting the kitchen manager with food and meal preparation, maintaining cash receipts and meal records, and ensuring daily reports are completed accurately. The role demands a strong commitment to maintaining high standards in food production, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices. The Food Service Worker must also adhere to all food safety regulations, stove and equipment maintenance protocols, and uniform policies, reflecting Aramark’s dedication to quality and consistency in service.

In this capacity, the worker prepares quality food and baked goods according to planned menus, understands meal components inclusively, and ensures proper and sanitary food storage. Responsibilities include serving food according to meal schedules and departmental policies, caring for kitchen equipment, especially knives, and timely preparation of food items and beverages with added garnishments for customer satisfaction and visual appeal. The worker also participates in major cleaning duties of refrigerators, freezers, cooking, and serving equipment while maintaining cleanliness and organization in all work and storage areas. The position requires physical demands such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and standing for extended periods, along with complying with uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE) use.

Aramark expects the Food Service Worker to engage daily with the Manager to ensure accurate menu preparation and supervise food temperature requirements. The worker plays a pivotal role in creating a safe and balanced kitchen environment by following established cleanliness standards through duties such as sweeping, mopping, ware washing, and maintaining garbage collection sites. Adaptability is key, as job duties may change or be reassigned to meet organizational commitments. Being part of Aramark means contributing to a company culture that values teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement while providing excellent meals and services to guests worldwide. This role not only offers essential hands-on experience in food service operations but also a chance to be part of a respected global organization dedicated to employee growth and environmental responsibility.