About The Position

The Food Service Assistant performs food-service duties in a senior skilled nursing and assisted living facility. Responsibilities include monitoring and recording food temperatures, preparing and serving food, setting up and maintaining clean and sanitized serving areas, restocking food areas, cleaning and sanitizing equipment, and processing payments for food and beverages using a computerized register. The role follows HACCP food-service guidelines, maintains quality-control standards, and provides effective customer service and communication to patrons and coworkers. On-the-job training is provided. Depending on the hiring location, ServSafe certification and Basic Life Support may be required.

Requirements

  • Be at least 16 years of age.
  • Be able to read, write, and follow oral and written directions.
  • Have the ability to perform basic math.
  • Be able to work independently when necessary.
  • Understand food safety and sanitation processes.
  • Be able to stand for most of the day and walk long distances.
  • Work every other weekend and participate in a holiday rotation.
  • Depending on location, obtain ServSafe within a designated time frame if required.
  • Depending on location requirements, hold 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.
  • Operate food-service equipment as needed.

Benefits

  • Potential sign-on bonus of $2,000.
  • Generous night and weekend shift differentials.
  • Advancement opportunities.
  • Various education assistance programs.
  • Continuing education.
  • Direct access to earnings daily.
  • Benefits package, with benefits varying based on full-time or part-time status.
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