PRN Part-Time Food Service Assistant

State of Nebraska • Kearney, NE

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Under immediate to general supervision, the Food Service Assistant performs routine work in simple food preparation, serving, and cleanup. Assignments are clearly defined and carried out according to established work procedures and policies. The position may train new employees in this class or explain work processes but does not have work-leader responsibilities such as assigning and monitoring work.

The schedule is 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on weekdays and every third weekend or holiday, for approximately 16 scheduled hours every two weeks. The wage is $17.189 base pay plus a $3.00 differential, for a total of $20.189. This position offers no benefits. New employees must attend a three-day orientation from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; dates will be determined upon hire.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Attend three days of New Employee Orientation, scheduled from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; dates are determined upon hire.
• Understand and follow facility kitchen and dining room safety practices.
• Safely use knives and handle hot equipment or utensils.
• Follow instructions and communicate effectively with facility residents, patients, or members.
• Tolerate high temperatures and high humidity.
• Bend, stoop, lift, and carry food items, equipment, and supplies.
• Stand on feet for long periods of time.
• Knowledge of personal hygiene; basic kitchen equipment, supplies, and utensils; common foodstuffs; food preparation procedures for salads, sandwiches, short-order items, and other routinely prepared foods; facility cleaning standards and procedures; and food sanitation and preparation schedules.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in the food service industry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare vegetables and fruits for salads, make sandwiches, and cook short orders on a grill or deep-fat fryer.
• Assist Food Service Workers (cooks) in preparing a variety of foods.
• Set tables with tablecloths, dishes, glasses, and silverware; fill shakers and beverage cups and glasses.
• Arrange and serve food at the service counter; stock serving lines with silverware, trays, napkins, glasses, and cups.
• Serve as a cashier.
• Operate automatic dishwashing equipment and ensure dishes and utensils meet facility sanitation standards.
• Clean kitchen equipment, walls, dining areas, chairs, tables, and serving areas; sweep, mop, or vacuum floors.
• Clear tables, clean carts, prepare dishes for dishwashing machines, and wash dishes.
• Deliver food carts to outlying areas.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed