**Job Description** --------------------------- The food preparation worker is responsible for assisting cooks, chefs or food service managers by preparing ingredients for recipes and performing other food preparation and service tasks. They must prepare food in accordance with recipes and production guidelines, while adhering to food safety, food handling and hygiene procedures. Essential job functions and responsibilities may vary depending on the Aramark location based on client requirements and business needs. **Job Responsibilities** --------------------------------- * Prepare a variety of foods according to production guidelines and standardized recipes. * Organize the workstation with all necessary ingredients and equipment. * Prepare ingredients by measuring, weighing, mixing, chopping, cutting and peeling food items. * Safely use a number of utensils including knives. * Organize, garnish and portion food according to established guidelines. * Properly store food following food safety regulations and procedures. * Clean and disinfect work areas, equipment and utensils. * Maintain excellent customer service and a positive attitude toward guests, clients, coworkers... * Adhere to Aramark's safety policies and procedures, including food safety and cleanliness. * Ensure company assets' security. At Aramark, developing new skills and doing whatever is necessary to get the job done translates into a positive impact for our customers. To achieve our goals, job duties may change or new tasks may be assigned without formal notification. **Qualifications** ------------------- * Previous experience in food preparation required. * Knowledge of various food preparation methods, proper knife handling and food safety regulations such as correct food handling, cleaning and storage. * Must be able to obtain the necessary food safety certification. * Demonstrate basic math skills. * Demonstrate interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal. This position may have physical demands including but not limited to lifting weights, bending, pushing, pulling and/or standing or walking for long periods of time. This position may also require the use of uniforms and/or Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). **Education** ------------- **About Aramark** ----------------- **Our Mission** Our essence lies in service. We strive to do great things for our people, our customers and partners, as well as for the community and the planet. At Aramark, we believe that all employees should have equal employment opportunities and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. We do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, religion, origin, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic of individuals working with us. **About Aramark** Aramark Spain is a food service company that forms part of Aramark Corporation. Present in Spain since 1992, Aramark covers four main business areas: educational centers (universities and schools), healthcare facilities (hospitals and residential care homes), corporate services and leisure and entertainment venues. Currently, the company has a workforce of over 12,400 people in Spain, and prepares more than 405,000 meals daily for 1,600 centers where it manages food services. Aramark Corporation is a multinational headquartered in Philadelphia (USA) present in 15 countries and employing 262,550 people worldwide. More information: www.aramark.es