Lead Food Service Assistant / Cafeteria - Full Time

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

6d•$17 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America’s heartland. This role provides direction to food service staff according to quality standards. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, monitoring and recording proper temperature of food, setting up and maintaining a clean and sanitized serving area, preparing and serving food items, restocking food areas, cleaning and sanitizing equipment, receiving payment for food and beverages using a computerized register and other related responsibilities. The position complies with Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines for food service. It requires providing outstanding customer service and effectively communicating with patrons and co-workers, and demonstrating the ability to establish effective working relationships. The role may involve operating equipment such as grills, beverage machines, toasters, ice cream dispensers, cash registers, computerized cash registers, steam equipment, dishwashers, telephones, refrigerators, and freezers. The ideal candidate will have experience working in the food industry and the ability to work independently when necessary, along with an understanding of food safety and sanitation processes. The role requires the ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk far distances.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions
Ability to perform basic math

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
A minimum of two years experience in food service preferred (depending upon location)
Previous leadership experience preferred
May be required to complete Diet Therapy Class and pass Diet Therapy exams (depending on location)
Serv Safe may be required to obtain within a designated time frame, typically one year (depending on location of hire)

Responsibilities

Monitoring and recording proper temperature of food
Setting up and maintaining a clean and sanitized serving area
Preparing and serving food items
Restocking food areas
Cleaning and sanitizing equipment
Receiving payment for food and beverages using a computerized register
Complies with Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines for food service
Provides outstanding customer service and effectively communicates with patrons and co-workers
Demonstrates ability to establish effective working relationships
May operate equipment such as, but not limited to, grills, beverage machines, toasters, ice cream dispensers, cash registers, computerized cash registers, steam equipment, dishwashers, telephones, refrigerators and freezers
Displays experience working in the food industry
Possesses ability to work independently when necessary
Possesses an understanding of food safety and sanitation processes
Demonstrates ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk far distances