Food Service Assistant, Long Term Care (LTC)

Sanford Health • Parsons, KS

1d • $15 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Assistant performs food service duties in a long-term care setting, including 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 processing payments for food and beverages using a computerized register. The role follows Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines, provides customer service, communicates effectively with patrons and coworkers, maintains quality control standards, and may operate a range of food-service and kitchen equipment. On-the-job training is provided.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to work independently when necessary.
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation processes.
• Ability to be on one's feet for most of the day and walk long distances.

Nice To Haves

• Previous customer service experience.
• Experience with retail counting and reconciling money.
• Knowledge of food service.
• Experience working in the food industry.
• Serv Safe certification may be required within a designated time frame, depending on location.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) may be required depending on location requirements.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record proper food temperatures.
• Set up and maintain a clean and 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 Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines for food service.
• Provide outstanding customer service and communicate effectively with patrons and coworkers.
• Establish effective working relationships and maintain quality control standards.
• Operate food-service equipment as needed.

Benefits

• Flexible scheduling options, including staggered shifts, weekend-only schedules with weekend differentials, and accommodations for college and school schedules.
• Competitive pay and excellent benefits.
• Work-life balance.
• Hands-on training and mentorship.
• Professional development.

What This Job Offers

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