Food Service Assistant, PRN LTC

Sanford Health•Albert Lea, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Food Service Assistant supports food service operations at Good Samaritan Society – Albert Lea, an 80-bed long-term skilled care and transitional care facility. This part-time PRN role includes transporting food between facilities and requires a driver’s license. The work shift varies, and scheduled weekly hours are 0. Responsibilities include monitoring and recording food temperatures, preparing and serving food, maintaining clean and sanitized serving areas, restocking food areas, cleaning and sanitizing equipment, and receiving payment for food and beverages using a computerized register. The position follows HACCP guidelines and food safety and sanitation processes, maintains quality control standards, and provides outstanding customer service while communicating effectively with patrons and coworkers. On-the-job training is provided. Depending on the location, Serv Safe certification may be required within a designated time frame, and Basic Life Support (BLS) may be required.

Requirements

Be at least 16 years of age.
Possess a driver’s license for transporting food between facilities.
Be able to read, write, and follow oral and written directions.
Be able to perform basic math.
Be able to stand for the majority of the day and walk long distances.
Depending on location, obtain Serv Safe within a designated time frame if required.
Depending on location requirements, possess Basic Life Support (BLS) if required.

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 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.
Maintain quality control standards.
Transport food between facilities.
Establish effective working relationships and work independently when necessary.