Food Service Aide

LifeScape•Sioux Falls, SD

2d•Onsite

About The Position

LifeScape is seeking a friendly individual that is passionate about food and providing great services to the children we support. If you don’t have experience in this type of work, we are willing to teach you! This position is responsible for meal services within our Children’s location in Sioux Falls. Come and join a fantastic team and enjoy helping to serve meals for those that we support!

Requirements

Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED is preferred.
Experience working in a commercial kitchen setting, hospital, school, or nursing homes is preferred.
ServeSafe (or similar program) certification helpful and will be provided at a later date.
Driver's license is not required for this position.

Responsibilities

Serve and deliver food to individuals we support and employees
Follow prescribed special diets, including therapeutic and dysphagia-modified diets, ensuring correct texture, portioning, and presentation
Adhere to allergen awareness and cross-contact prevention procedures when preparing and serving food
Assist the Cook with preparing hot food items
Portion, label, and package hot and cold foods according to safe food handling procedures
Provide coverage for vacations, sick leave, and vacant shifts, sometimes on short notice
Collect and properly handle soiled dishes from all areas
Wash and sanitize dishes, pans, and utensils using the three-compartment sink method and commercial dishwasher per health code requirements
Unload and store clean dishes in designated areas
Clean and sanitize work areas after each meal; complete assigned daily and weekly cleaning schedules
Record and monitor dishwasher temperature logs to ensure regulatory compliance
Maintain a clean and organized work area in accordance with health and safety standards
Perform additional duties as assigned