Food Service Specialist - Quality Prep & Kitchen Safety

Aramark Corporation; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 22,041; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to assist the manager with food preparation, maintain records, and uphold safety and sanitation standards across the kitchen. You will help prepare meals, verify transactions in daily reports, and ensure quality, portion control and eye-appealing presentation.

The role emphasizes fast, accurate work under pressure, adherence to food safety regulations, and teamwork in a fast-paced food service environment.

Qualifications

• Food Service Certificate as needed.
• Sufficient education or training to read, write, and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Be able to work quickly and concisely under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare quality food and baked goods according to a planned menu
• Prepare a daily report that verifies transactions
• Understand what is inclusive of a meal
• Ensure storage of food in an accurate and sanitary manner
• Serve food according to meal schedules, department policies and procedures
• Use and care of kitchen equipment, especially knives
• Timely preparation of a variety of food items, beverages, and
• Add garnishments to ensure customer happiness and eye appeal
• Coordinate and assist in major cleaning of refrigerators, freezers, and cooking and serving equipment
• Adhere to all food safety regulations for sanitation, food handling, and storage
• Adhere to the uniform policy
• Connect with the Manager daily to understand and accurately prepare menu for the day
• Supervise the food temperature requirements
• Maintain a clean and organized work and storage area
• Scrub and polish counters, clean and sanitize steam tables, and other equipment
• Follow established procedures and standards for cleanliness, to ensure a balanced and safe environment; duties include sweeping, moping, ware washing
• Maintain garbage collection site and kitchen floor areas in a neat and sanitary fashion
• Perform other duties as assigned including other areas in the kitchen
• This role may include physical demands such as lifting, bending, and standing for long periods; uniforms/PPE may be required.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to food safety

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Aramark in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to assist the manager with food preparation, maintain records, and uphold safety and sanitation standards across the kitchen. You will help prepare meals, verify transactions in daily reports, and ensure quality, portion control and eye-appealing presentation.

The role emphasizes fast, accurate work under pressure, adherence to food safety regulations, and teamwork in a fast-paced food service environment.