Food Service Assistant, Long Term Care (LTC)

Sanford Health•Rapid City, SD

About The Position

The Food Service Assistant performs food service duties, including monitoring and recording food temperatures, setting up and maintaining a clean and sanitized serving area, preparing and serving food, restocking food areas, and cleaning and sanitizing equipment. The role may also involve receiving payment for food and beverages using a computerized register and performing related responsibilities. The assistant follows Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines, maintains quality control standards, and provides effective customer service and communication with patrons and co-workers. The position requires the ability to work independently when needed and to understand food safety and sanitation processes. On-the-job training is provided. Depending on the hiring location, Serv Safe certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) may be required.

Requirements

Be at least 16 years of age.
Be able to read, write, and follow oral and written directions.
Be able to perform basic math.
Understand food safety and sanitation processes.
Be able to stand for the majority of the day and walk long distances.

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 co-workers.
Establish effective working relationships.
Maintain quality control standards.
Work independently when necessary.