Food Prep Worker
General information
Job duties
- Stocks and maintains appropriate levels of product
- Prepares a variety of food according to production guidelines and standardized recipes
- Sets 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
- Operates equipment such as ovens, stoves, slicers, mixers, etc.
- Bakes, roasts, broils, steams, and uses a variety of cooking methods for meat, vegetables, and other foods
- Arranges, garnishes, and portions food according to established guidelines
- Properly 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
- Performs other duties and tasks as assigned by the manager
- Demonstrates excellent customer service skills and a sense of urgency
Housing
Details
Work & Travel USA: Food Prep Worker at Mesa Verde National Park
Imagine waking up surrounded by ancient cliff dwellings, red rock canyons and endless Colorado skies. Aramark Destinations Mesa Verde is looking for energetic university students to join their kitchen team in Mancos, Colorado – the gateway to one of America’s most spectacular national parks. This is more than a summer job; it’s a chance to live inside a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
What You’ll Get
- $15.00 per hour – solid, reliable pay
- 35 hours per week with the possibility of extra hours
- Season from Summer to Fall – enjoy the golden aspen colors in September
- Employer-provided housing options and meal benefits (details confirmed by the employer)
- Free or discounted access to park activities and employee recreation programs
- An international team of students from all over the world – lifelong friendships guaranteed
- Valuable hospitality experience for your CV and improved English skills
Requirements
- University student aged 18–25 eligible for the Work & Travel USA J-1 program
- Conversational English – enough to understand instructions and communicate with the team
- Positive attitude, reliability and a strong work ethic
- Ability to stand for long shifts and lift up to 15–20 kg
- Willingness to work early mornings, evenings, weekends and holidays
- No previous kitchen experience required – full training is provided!
- Comfortable living in a remote, nature-focused location
Ready for a summer you’ll never forget? Positions at Mesa Verde fill up fast – apply today and start your American adventure in the heart of Colorado!
Why choose Aramark Destinations Mesa Verde
Why Mancos & Mesa Verde?
Mancos is a charming small town in southwestern Colorado, just minutes from Mesa Verde National Park, home to more than 5,000 archaeological sites and 600 cliff dwellings built by the Ancestral Pueblo people. On your days off you can hike scenic mountain trails, join a ranger-guided tour of Cliff Palace, go mountain biking, stargaze under some of the darkest skies in the USA, or take a road trip to Durango, Telluride, Monument Valley and the Four Corners.
About Colorado
Colorado is the Rocky Mountain state, loved for its peaks, national parks and outdoor lifestyle. Summer jobs are common in mountain resorts, hotels and attractions around Colorado Springs and the Rockies.
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