Food Service Worker - Pottawattamie County

About the role

The Food Service Worker will assist the manager with food/meal preparation; maintain cash receipts and meal records. Assist the manager in completing daily reports. Maintain high standards of quality in food production, sanitation, and kitchen safety practices. Job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without formal notice.

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 for 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 the 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, including sweeping, mopping, and ware washing
• Maintain garbage collection sites and kitchen floor areas in a neat and sanitary fashion
• Perform other duties as assigned, including tasks in other areas of the kitchen

Qualifications

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

Physical Demands

This 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).

About Aramark

Rooted in service and united by our purpose, Aramark strives to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe every employee should enjoy equal employment opportunity and be free to participate in all aspects of the company. The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food and facilities in 15 countries around the world. We aim to develop talents, fuel passions, and empower professional growth, offering a workplace where employees can pursue new challenges, a sense of belonging, or simply a great place to work.