Events-Driven Food Service Associate (Part-Time)

KENT WORLDWIDE™; Muscatine (IA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

KENT WORLDWIDE™ is seeking a dependable Food Service Associate to help deliver exceptional hospitality experiences across the KENT family of companies.

This role supports food preparation, event execution, and kitchen operations at the KENT Conference Center and KENT Corporation Headquarters in Muscatine, IA, working with a collaborative team to create outstanding experiences for employees, customers, and guests.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Previous food service, hospitality, restaurant, or catering experience preferred.
• Knowledge of food safety and sanitation preferred; certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, present, and serve high-quality food and beverages while following recipes and safety guidelines.
• Support day-to-day kitchen operations including food preparation, inventory, storage, and sanitation.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe environment in kitchen, storage, and conference spaces.
• Assist with setup and execution of meetings, training sessions, and events at the conference center and headquarters.
• Identify opportunities to improve service, efficiency, and guest experiences.

Skills

Food service

Hospitality

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

KENT WORLDWIDE™ is seeking a dependable Food Service Associate to help deliver exceptional hospitality experiences across the KENT family of companies.

This role supports food preparation, event execution, and kitchen operations at the KENT Conference Center and KENT Corporation Headquarters in Muscatine, IA, working with a collaborative team to create outstanding experiences for employees, customers, and guests.