Kitchen & Food Prep Associate — Fast-Paced, Quality Meals

Aramark; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker for Collins Aerospace Main Plant in Cedar Rapids, IA. The role supports meal preparation, sanitation, and daily reporting while maintaining high standards of food safety and customer service.

The position involves following menus, maintaining records, and ensuring proper storage and handling of food. A strong work ethic, ability to work under pressure, and adherence to uniforms are required.

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
• 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
• 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 have physical demands including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing; may require uniforms or PPE

Job description

Aramark is seeking a Food Service Worker for Collins Aerospace Main Plant in Cedar Rapids, IA. The role supports meal preparation, sanitation, and daily reporting while maintaining high standards of food safety and customer service.

The position involves following menus, maintaining records, and ensuring proper storage and handling of food. A strong work ethic, ability to work under pressure, and adherence to uniforms are required.