Food Service Assistant, Long Term Care (LTC)
About The Position
The Food Service Assistant performs food-service duties in a long-term care setting, including monitoring and recording food temperatures, preparing and serving food, maintaining clean and sanitized serving areas, restocking food areas, and cleaning and sanitizing equipment. The role may also involve receiving payment for food and beverages using a computerized register and related responsibilities. The assistant 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 position may require operating food-service equipment and working independently. On-the-job training is provided. Depending on the location, Serv Safe certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) may be required.
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 stand for most of the day and walk long distances.
- 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.
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.
- Follow HACCP food-service guidelines and maintain quality-control standards.
- Provide customer service and communicate effectively with patrons and coworkers.
- Operate food-service equipment as needed.
Benefits
- Generous night and weekend shift differentials.
- Advancement opportunities.
- Various education assistance programs.
- Continuing education.
- Direct access to earnings daily.
- Robust benefits package; benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
