Food Service Assistant I

H.E.Butt Family Foundation•Leakey, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Assistant I will be a utility player supporting teamwork in the kitchen and dining room. This position will do whatever it takes as directed by the supervising kitchen director or the acting onsite supervisor in order to ensure a high-quality dining experience for guests and staff during retreats and camps. PROGRAM MISSION: Laity Lodge (LL) is an ecumenical Christian retreat center established as a place to encourage the laity, the people of God. As part of The H. E. Butt Foundation, Laity Lodge brings together scholars, theologians, musicians, artists, and guests into a unique environment of beauty, hospitality, and mindfulness for the purpose of encouragement and renewal. We seek to inspire the imagination of individuals to be agents of shalom in the world. ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES: Rooted in our Christian faith, daily work reflects the Values of Hospitality, Stewardship, Unity, and Excellence.

Requirements

At least 16 years of age
Employees under the age of 18 are not permitted to operate, feed, set-up, adjust, repair, or clean hazardous equipment such as power-driven meat processing machines (saw, patty forming machines, grinding, chopping, or slicing machines), commercial mixers, and power-driven bakery machines.
Demonstrate ability to communicate in English
Ability to obtain a ServSafe Certification

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of health codes preferred

Responsibilities

Cleaning and Sanitation
Clean the food preparation area and maintain a safe environment for preparing and cooking the food items
Sweep, mop, wash dishes, and sanitize counters, tables, and other equipment
Ensure food is properly stored
Assist with table and kitchen linen laundry to include washing, drying, and storing properly
Food Service
Follow directions
Respond to guest needs and to special requests from guests
Offer help and assist where needed
Serve food and beverages to guests
Engage appropriately with guests, during meals and throughout the retreat, ensuring an excellent dining experience and highest quality of service at all times
Food Preparation Support
Prepare ingredients for cooking such as chopping herbs, dicing, cutting, slicing marinating, and seasoning food items
Put away food items after use
Use appropriate portion control and consistently monitor food line levels
Prepare food according to special dietary requests as instructed
Assist in unloading, receiving, and storing food and supplies