Food Service Assistant, Long Term Care (LTC) - PRN

Sanford Health•Mountain Lake, MN
•$19 - $23

About The Position

The Food Service Assistant performs food-service duties in a long-term care setting. Responsibilities include 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 customer service to patrons while communicating effectively with patrons and coworkers. The employee may operate food-service equipment and should be able to work independently when necessary. On-the-job training is provided. Depending on the hiring location, ServSafe certification may need to be obtained within a designated timeframe, 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 remain on one's feet for most of the day and walk long distances.

Nice To Haves

  • Food-industry experience.
  • Previous customer-service experience.
  • Experience with retail money counting and reconciliation.
  • Knowledge of food service.
  • ServSafe certification may be required after hire depending on location.
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) may be required depending on location.

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.
  • Operate food-service equipment as needed.
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