Food Service Assistant, Long Term Care (LTC)
About The Position
The Food Service Assistant performs food-service duties in a long-term care setting. Responsibilities include monitoring and recording food temperatures, setting up and maintaining a clean and sanitized serving area, preparing and serving food, restocking food areas, cleaning and sanitizing equipment, and taking payment for food and beverages using a computerized register. The role also includes other related responsibilities. The position follows Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines, maintains quality control standards, and provides outstanding customer service while communicating effectively with patrons and coworkers. The assistant may operate food-service and related equipment, and must be able to work independently when necessary. On-the-job training is provided.
Requirements
- Be at least 16 years of age.
- Be able to read, write, and follow oral and written directions.
- Be able to perform basic math.
- Understand food safety and sanitation processes.
- Be able to work independently when necessary.
- Be able to stand for most of the day and walk long distances.
- Serv Safe certification may be required within a designated time frame, depending on the hiring location.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) may be required depending on location requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Previous customer service experience.
- Experience with retail counting and reconciliation of money.
- Knowledge of food service.
- Experience working in the food industry is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and record proper food temperatures.
- Set up and maintain a clean, sanitized serving area.
- Prepare and serve food items.
- Restock food areas.
- Clean and sanitize equipment.
- Receive payment for food and beverages using a computerized register.
- Comply with HACCP guidelines for food service.
- Provide customer service and communicate effectively with patrons and coworkers.
- Maintain quality control standards.
- Operate food-service equipment as needed.
- Establish effective working relationships.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
