Lead Food Service Assistant - Full Time

Sanford HealthSioux Falls, SD
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. On-the-job training will be provided.

Requirements

  • Ability to 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.
  • 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.
  • Previous leadership experience preferred.
  • Depending on location, may be required to complete Diet Therapy Class and pass Diet Therapy exams.
  • Depending upon location of hire, Serv Safe may be required to obtain within a designated time frame, typically one year.

Responsibilities

  • Provides direction to food service staff according to quality standards.
  • Monitors and records proper temperature of food.
  • Sets up and maintains a clean and sanitized serving area.
  • Prepares and serves food items.
  • Restocks food areas.
  • Cleans and sanitizes equipment.
  • Receives 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.
  • Effectively communicates with patrons and co-workers.
  • Establishes effective working relationships.

Benefits

  • On-the-job training will be provided.
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