Garnet Station Food Prep Worker Lead Full Time - University of South Carolina
Job Overview
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Career development opportunities
Employee Discounts
Employee wellness programs
Job Description
Aramark is a global leader in food services, facilities management, and uniform services, proudly serving millions of guests across 15 countries worldwide. Established with a strong commitment to service and sustainability, Aramark is dedicated to making a positive impact on its employees, clients, communities, and the environment. As a forward-thinking company, Aramark offers its workforce a dynamic and inclusive environment aimed at fostering professional growth and personal development. Their mission is built on principles of equality and respect, ensuring every employee has the opportunity to thrive in a supportive workplace free from discrimination. The company’s operations span diverse sectors including education, healthcare, business, sports, and leisure, making it a versatile platform for career opportunities in food and facilities services.
The Food Prep Worker Lead is a pivotal role within Aramark's food service teams, responsible for assisting cooks, chefs, and food service managers by preparing ingredients and performing essential food preparation tasks. This role demands adherence to strict food safety and sanitation procedures to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety in food production. As a Food Prep Worker Lead, you will also coordinate and lead the work of others without direct performance management responsibilities, ensuring the efficient and organized preparation of food items according to recipes and production guidelines. The position requires setting up workstations with all required ingredients and equipment, accurately measuring, weighing, chopping, peeling, and mixing ingredients, and maintaining cleanliness in the work area. This role is critical in supporting the kitchen team, enhancing overall food service operations, and delivering excellent customer service with a positive attitude towards guests, clients, and coworkers alike.
Aramark values adaptability and skill development, often assigning new duties as needed to meet business needs and client requirements. Employees in this position may experience physical demands such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, extended walking, and standing. The role also involves the use of Personal Protective Equipment when necessary. As part of Aramark's commitment to food safety, the Food Prep Worker Lead must acquire food safety certification and demonstrate proficiency in basic math, knife handling, and food safety regulations. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about food preparation and customer service to grow within a reputable global organization committed to diversity, inclusion, and career development.
The Food Prep Worker Lead is a pivotal role within Aramark's food service teams, responsible for assisting cooks, chefs, and food service managers by preparing ingredients and performing essential food preparation tasks. This role demands adherence to strict food safety and sanitation procedures to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety in food production. As a Food Prep Worker Lead, you will also coordinate and lead the work of others without direct performance management responsibilities, ensuring the efficient and organized preparation of food items according to recipes and production guidelines. The position requires setting up workstations with all required ingredients and equipment, accurately measuring, weighing, chopping, peeling, and mixing ingredients, and maintaining cleanliness in the work area. This role is critical in supporting the kitchen team, enhancing overall food service operations, and delivering excellent customer service with a positive attitude towards guests, clients, and coworkers alike.
Aramark values adaptability and skill development, often assigning new duties as needed to meet business needs and client requirements. Employees in this position may experience physical demands such as lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, extended walking, and standing. The role also involves the use of Personal Protective Equipment when necessary. As part of Aramark's commitment to food safety, the Food Prep Worker Lead must acquire food safety certification and demonstrate proficiency in basic math, knife handling, and food safety regulations. This role offers an excellent opportunity for individuals passionate about food preparation and customer service to grow within a reputable global organization committed to diversity, inclusion, and career development.
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in food preparation or food service preferred
- Ability to exercise judgment based on experience to solve problems
- Must be able to obtain food safety certification
- Basic math skills
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and extended walking or standing
- Willingness to comply with uniform and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) usage guidelines
Job Qualifications
- Demonstrated expertise in food prep or food service-related work preferred
- Knowledge of various food prep methods, accurate knife handling, and food safety regulations such as accurate food handling, sanitation, and storage preferred
- Exercise considerable judgment based on previous experience to solve problems
- Must be able to acquire food safety certification
- Demonstrates basic math and counting skills
- Demonstrates interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
Job Duties
- Lead and coordinate the work of others without direct performance management responsibilities
- Prepare a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes
- Set up workstation with all needed ingredients and equipment
- Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items
- Safely use a variety of utensils including knives
- Arrange, garnish, and portion food according to established guidelines
- Accurately store food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures
- Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, and utensils
- Maintain excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, coworkers
- Adhere to Aramark safety policies and procedures including accurate food safety and sanitation
- Ensure security of company assets
Job Criteria
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No experience required
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