Food Service Assistant / Cafeteria - Full Time

Sanford HealthSioux Falls, SD
Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. The Food Service Assistant is responsible for certain duties including, but not limited to, monitoring and recording proper temperature of food, setting up and maintaining a clean and sanitized serving area, preparing and serving food items, restocking food areas, cleaning and sanitizing equipment, receiving payment for food and beverages using a computerized register and other related responsibilities. This role complies with Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines for food service. The assistant provides outstanding customer service and effectively communicates with patrons and co-workers, demonstrating the ability to establish effective working relationships and maintain quality control standards. They may operate equipment such as grills, beverage machines, toasters, ice cream dispensers, cash registers, computerized cash registers, steam equipment, dishwashers, telephones, refrigerators, and freezers. The position requires the ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk far distances.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 16 years of age
  • Ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions
  • Ability to perform basic math
  • Ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk far distances

Nice To Haves

  • Previous customer service experience
  • Retail counting and reconciliation of money
  • Knowledge of food service
  • Experience working in the food industry
  • Ability to work independently when necessary
  • Understanding of food safety and sanitation processes
  • Serv Safe certification (may be required to obtain within a designated time frame depending upon location of hire)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (may be required depending upon location requirements)

Responsibilities

  • Monitoring and recording proper temperature of food
  • Setting up and maintaining a clean and sanitized serving area
  • Preparing and serving food items
  • Restocking food areas
  • Cleaning and sanitizing equipment
  • Receiving payment for food and beverages using a computerized register
  • Complying with Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines for food service
  • Providing outstanding customer service
  • Effectively communicating with patrons and co-workers
  • Establishing effective working relationships
  • Maintaining quality control standards
  • Operating equipment such as grills, beverage machines, toasters, ice cream dispensers, cash registers, computerized cash registers, steam equipment, dishwashers, telephones, refrigerators and freezers

Benefits

  • On-the-job training

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

No Education Listed

Number of Employees

5,001-10,000 employees

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