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Title:  Food Prep Worker

Requisition #:  652479
Location: 

Edmonton, AB, CA, T6J 5H6

Career Area:  Hourly & Seasonal
Description: 

Job Description

The Food Prep Worker prepares, and portions food items and performs various duties in accordance with production requirements and Aramark sanitation standards. Uses daily worksheets and standardized recipes to cook meals.

Job Responsibilities

  • Prepares all food items using prep lists and standard Aramark recipes.
  • Follows proper food handling procedures.
  • Maintains accurate rotation of food to assure top quality and freshness.
  • Manages leftover foods correctly; cover, label, date, and accurately store according to Aramark standards.
  • Maintains clean and orderly refrigerators and work areas.
  • Ensures stations are cleaned, sanitized, and organized at the end of the shift (including cleaning of kitchen equipment).
  • Maintains a safe and sanitary work environment that conforms to all food safety standards and regulations.
  • Follows safety policies and accident reporting procedures.
  • Completes all required training.
     

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done make a positive impact for our employees and for our customers. In order to meet our commitments, job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

Qualifications

  • Minimum one-year prep work or food service-related work preferred.
  • Knowledge of food prep, proper knife handling, temperature control, and sanitation is helpful.
  • Must be able to read and write to facilitate communication with others.
  • Demonstrates basic math and counting skills
     

This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). 

Education

About Aramark

Our Mission

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet.

At Aramark, we believe that every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by applicable law.

About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

GENERAL POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Production Assistant is responsible for performing a variety of preparation duties in a traditional institutional kitchen in accordance with production schedules, standardized recipes and standards in accordance with accepted safety and food handling policies and procedures with an overall focus towards implementing quality and quantity food standards and controls as established for the Food Services Department.

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assists Cook on duty with food ordering, the preparation of a variety of food including but not limited to daily menu and nourishment items, textured modified diets, catering and special event production in accordance with established menus and production schedules.
  • Report any supply shortage to management (ie. chemicals, food products, etc.)
  • Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines.
  • Ensures a sanitary working and production environment in accordance with accepted practices and Aramark standards.
  • Ensures that all products are prepared, stored (using First in First out procedure), labelled and served according to safe food handling practices.
  • Assists with meal service when needed including but not limited to the clearing and cleaning of dining rooms as required.
  • Assist Cook with any duties as required.
  • Stocking and receiving orders.
  • Complete all logs required with position.
  • Maintain a clean work environment – dispose garbage throughout shift.
  • Use and maintain PPE.
  • Assists with the assembling of meal carts for meal service and catering events.
  • Attends mandatory training and departmental meetings.
  • Displays polite, spirit-of-service attitude towards customers and co-workers.  Maintains friendly, efficient and responsive attitude toward client and client’s customers/residents while performing job duties.

 

Performs all other duties as required and allocated by Manager.

 

Accommodation Statement

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available upon request.

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