Food Service Worker - Snohomish County Jail

Job Overview

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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $21.00
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Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
work-life resources
401(k) retirement plan
Paid parental leave
Disability Coverage

Job Description

Aramark is a global leader in food and facilities management serving millions of guests daily across 15 countries. Renowned for its commitment to service excellence and sustainability, Aramark strives to make a meaningful impact for its employees, partners, communities, and the planet. With a rich history founded on dedication and unity, the company fosters an inclusive workplace that promotes equal opportunity and professional growth. Aramark prioritizes a supportive environment where individuals can develop their skills, pursue their passions, and build rewarding careers.

The Food Service Worker position at Aramark is a crucial role within the food production and service team. This role involves assisting the manager with various responsibilities including food and meal preparation, maintaining accurate cash receipts and meal records, and supporting the completion of daily operational reports. The Food Service Worker is responsible for maintaining high standards of quality in food production while adhering strictly to sanitation and kitchen safety practices. This ensures that every meal served meets the expectations for taste, presentation, and safety.

The position offers an hourly wage of $21.00. It is designed for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments and have a keen attention to detail, especially in food handling and customer service. The role demands an understanding of food storage procedures, meal inclusiveness, and the effective use and maintenance of kitchen equipment. Additionally, the Food Service Worker assists in major cleaning duties to uphold cleanliness and hygiene standards that are critical to food service operations.

In this role, the worker coordinates closely with the manager daily to accurately prepare menus and ensure that all meals are served on schedule according to departmental policies. They are expected to manage food temperature requirements meticulously, add garnishments to enhance the visual appeal of meals, and maintain organized workspaces. Physical demands such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, extended standing or walking, and the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) are part of the job requirements. This role also involves the responsibility to follow Aramark’s uniform policy and maintain a professional appearance while on duty.

Aramark offers comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, work-life resources, retirement savings plans such as 401(k), paid parental leave, and disability coverage. Benefits eligibility and applicability vary by location and employee status. The Food Service Worker position does not have a predetermined application window and remains open until a qualified candidate is hired. Aramark is committed to fair chance hiring practices, considering candidates with arrest or conviction records consistent with legal requirements.

This position is ideal for candidates who possess a Food Service Certificate or equivalent training, have sufficient literacy to follow written and verbal instructions, and can perform effectively under pressure. Aramark values employees who embrace a growth mindset, are ready to develop new skills, and adapt to changing duties as the business needs evolve. Join Aramark and contribute to a team committed to excellence in food services and customer satisfaction while advancing your career in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Job Requirements

  • Food Service Certificate as needed
  • sufficient education or training to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions
  • ability to work quickly and concisely under pressure

Job Qualifications

  • Food Service Certificate as needed
  • sufficient education or training to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions
  • ability 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, duties include sweeping, moping, ware washing
  • 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
  • may require lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing, and use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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