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Culinary Specialist - Astoria Place Living & Rehab - Food

AramarkOak Park, ILMay 28th, 2026
Culinary Specialist - Astoria Place Living & Rehab - FoodLocation: Chicago, IL, US, 60659 Career Area: Food ServiceJob Description The Food Service Worker will assist the manager with food/meal preparation; maintain cash receipts and meal records. Assist manager in completing daily reports. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices.COMPENSATION: The Hourly rate for this position is $18.50. This is Aramark's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for this position as of the time of posting.BENEFITS: Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.Job ResponsibilitiesPrepare quality food and baked goods according to a planned menuPrepare a daily report that verifies transactionsUnderstand what is inclusive of a mealEnsure storage of food in an accurate and sanitary mannerServe food according to meal schedules, department policies and proceduresUse and care of kitchen equipment, especially knivesTimely preparation of a variety of food items, beverages, and garnishments to ensure customer happiness and eye appealCoordinate and assist in major cleaning of refrigerators, freezers, and cooking and serving equipmentAdhere to all food safety regulations for sanitation, food handling, and storageAdhere to the uniform policyConnect with the Manager daily to understand and accurately prepare menu for the daySupervise the food temperature requirementsMaintain a clean and organized work and storage areaScrub and polish counters, clean and sanitize steam tables, and other equipmentFollow established procedures and standards for cleanliness, to ensure a balanced and safe environment; duties include sweeping, moping, ware washingMaintain garbage collection site and kitchen floor areas in a neat and sanitary fashionPerform other duties as assigned including other areas in the kitchenThis 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).QualificationsFood Service Certificate as neededSufficient education or training to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructionsBe able to work quickly and concisely under pressureAbout AramarkRooted 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.