Food Prep Worker

Job overview

The Food Prep Worker is an onsite role based in Carlstadt, NJ, supporting the food service department. Compensation for this position is $17.00 to $19.50 per hour. Aramark is dedicated to providing high-quality food and facility services to millions of guests globally. This role exists to assist the manager with daily food and meal preparation, ensuring high standards of quality, sanitation, and kitchen safety. The incumbent contributes to the team by maintaining accurate records, verifying transactions, and ensuring the efficient operation of kitchen equipment to meet daily service goals.

What you'll do

• 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 garnishments
• 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, to ensure a balanced and safe environment
• 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.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

full-time

day shift

carlstadt nj

aramark

food prep

kitchen staff

sanitation

food safety

hourly

$17-$19.50/hr

weekend required

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, vision, work/life resources, 401(k), paid days off, parental leave, disability coverage.

About the employer

Aramark is hiring for this role. Industry: Food Service Contractors. Sector: 72.