Business Development Associate jobs in Rock Island, IL

POSITION SUMMARY:

Are you ready to join a four-time winning US Best Managed Company? KENT® Corporation is hiring a part-time Food Service Associate to support our Chef and Assistant Chef with food receiving, preparation and serving, while maintaining quality standards, safety and cleanliness. The role will be primarily focused on supporting events hosted across the KENT family of companies in Muscatine, Iowa. The team works out of a modern, spacious kitchen and caters to events ranging from small gatherings to 100 people meetings at our conference center. If you are ready to put your kitchen and event preparations skills to good use, apply today!

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure all food and products are consistently prepared and served according to identified recipes, portioning, cooking and serving standards
• Prepare a variety of meats, poultry, vegetables and other food items for cooking in broilers, ovens, grille, fryers and a variety of other kitchen equipment
• Maintain quality of products served
• Knows and complies consistently with generally accepted cooking methods, quality standards, and sanitation guidelines
• Handles, stores and rotates all products properly
• Brings forward suggestions for improvement
• Responsible for maintaining appropriate cleaning schedules for kitchen floors, mats, walls, hoods, other equipment, food storage areas and conference center spaces
• Oversee the set up of spaces for training and meeting events

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Previous experience in a restaurant or food service environment preferred
• Certifications in food preparation and sanitation desired
• Minimum High School diploma or GED
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be able to communicate clearly with department managers, kitchen staff and Conference Center guests

EDUCATION:

• Minimum High School diploma or GED

OTHER:

• Hours of work may span between 5:00 am and 11:00 pm, depending on the event schedule and needs of the staff. Typical work days are Monday through Friday.
• This role is considered a part-time temporary position however has a long-term need.
• This role is not benefits eligible.
• Must pass pre-employment screening, including drug test.