Food Service Assistant, Long Term Care (LTC) - PT

Sanford HealthCanistota, SD
Onsite

About The Position

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 position requires providing outstanding customer service and effectively communicating with patrons and co-workers, demonstrating the ability to establish effective working relationships and maintaining quality control standards. The assistant may operate various equipment such as grills, beverage machines, toasters, ice cream dispensers, cash registers, computerized cash registers, steam equipment, dishwashers, telephones, refrigerators, and freezers. The ability to work independently when necessary and an understanding of food safety and sanitation processes are essential. The role 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

Nice To Haves

  • Previous customer service experience
  • Retail counting and reconciliation of money
  • Knowledge of food service
  • Experience working in the food industry
  • Serv Safe may be required to obtain within a designated time frame
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) 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
  • Complies with Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines for food service
  • Provides outstanding customer service and effectively communicates with patrons and co-workers
  • Demonstrates ability to establish effective working relationships
  • Maintains quality control standards
  • Operate equipment such as, but not limited to, grills, beverage machines, toasters, ice cream dispensers, cash registers, computerized cash registers, steam equipment, dishwashers, telephones, refrigerators and freezers
  • Possesses ability to work independently when necessary
  • Possesses an understanding of food safety and sanitation processes
  • Demonstrates ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk far distances
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