Food Prep Lead

4 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Aramark Full time
Job Summary

The Food Prep Lead is a key member of our culinary team, responsible for assisting cooks, chefs, and food service managers in preparing ingredients for recipes and performing other food preparation and service tasks. This role requires strong communication and leadership skills, as well as the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist cooks, chefs, and food service managers in preparing ingredients for recipes
  • Perform other food preparation and service tasks as needed
  • 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
  • Prepares ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, trimming, and peeling food items
  • Safely uses a variety of utensils including knives
  • Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines
  • Accurately stores food by adhering to food safety policies and procedures
  • Cleans and sanitizes work areas, equipment, and utensils
  • Maintains excellent customer service and positive demeanor towards guests, customers, clients, co-workers, etc.
  • Adheres to Aramark safety policies and procedures, including accurate food safety and sanitation
  • Ensures security of company assets

This role requires strong problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to work independently and as part of a team. At Aramark, we value our employees and strive to provide a positive and supportive work environment.

Requirements
  • Demonstrated expertise in food prep or food service-related work preferred
  • Knowledge of various food prep methods, accurate knife handling, and food safety regulations 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

This role may have physical demands, including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, and/or extended walking and standing. This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).


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