Prep Cook

As a Prep Cook at ARAMARK, you'll support high-quality meal service across Aramark's diverse food operations. You'll wash, chop, and portion ingredients, assist with basic cooking tasks, and set up prep and service stations. You will follow strict food safety, sanitation, and labeling standards while keeping work areas clean and organized. In this fast-paced, team-focused role, you'll collaborate with chefs and cooks to meet service times and support events. Aramark provides training, growth opportunities, and a culture centered on safety, inclusivity, and exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and portion ingredients according to standardized recipes
• Wash, chop, and measure produce, proteins, and dry goods
• Assist cooks and chefs with basic cooking and food preparation
• Follow food safety, sanitation, and labeling standards
• Maintain clean, organized workstations, equipment, and storage areas
• Set up and break down prep and service stations
• Receive, store, and rotate inventory using FIFO practices
• Work collaboratively with kitchen team to meet service times
• Follow safety procedures and use kitchen equipment properly
• Support special events and high-volume service as needed

Required Skills

• Food preparation
• Knife skills
• Food safety and sanitation
• Ingredient measurement and portioning
• Kitchen equipment operation
• Station setup and breakdown
• Inventory receiving and rotation (FIFO)
• Basic recipe reading and execution
• Time management in fast-paced kitchen
• Teamwork and communication