Food Service Assistant - FT Days - Bethany

Sanford Health•Brainerd, MN

20h•$19 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

The long-term care Food Service Assistant is responsible for 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 receiving payment for food and beverages using a computerized register. The role follows Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines and maintains food quality and sanitation standards. It requires providing outstanding customer service, communicating effectively with patrons and coworkers, and establishing effective working relationships. The assistant may operate food preparation, serving, refrigeration, dishwashing, and register equipment, and should be able to work independently when necessary. On-the-job training is provided. The position is at Good Samaritan – Bethany, a 79-bed long-term skilled care and transitional care facility in Brainerd, Minnesota. The schedule is approximately four shifts per week, with shifts from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. or 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The role includes up to every-other weekend and up to every-other holiday.

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 be on one's feet for most of the day and walk long distances.

Nice To Haves

Previous customer service experience.
Experience counting and reconciling money in a retail setting.
Knowledge of food service.
Experience working in the food industry.
Understanding of food safety and sanitation processes.
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, 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.
Establish effective working relationships.