Food Service Assistant, Long Term Care (LTC)

Sanford Health • Rapid City, SD

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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, cleaning and sanitizing equipment, and accepting payment for food and beverages using 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 is an evening shift with 16 scheduled weekly hours. On-the-job training is provided. Depending on the location, Serv Safe certification may need to be obtained within a designated time frame, 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 be on feet for most of the day and walk long distances.
• Depending on location, ability to obtain Serv Safe certification within a designated time frame may be required.
• Depending on location requirements, Basic Life Support (BLS) may be 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 HACCP guidelines for food service.
• Provide customer service and communicate effectively with patrons and co-workers.
• Establish effective working relationships.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed