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 processing payments for food and beverages with a computerized register. The role follows Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines, maintains quality control standards, and provides outstanding customer service while communicating effectively with patrons and co-workers. The position may involve operating food service and kitchen equipment and requires the ability to work independently when necessary. 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 remain on feet 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in the food industry.
- Previous customer service experience.
- Experience with retail counting and reconciliation of money.
- Knowledge of food service.
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 payments for food and beverages using a computerized register.
- Comply with HACCP guidelines for food service.
- Provide customer service and communicate effectively with patrons and co-workers.
- Maintain quality control standards.
- 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
Education Level
No Education Listed
