Lead Food Service Assistant, Long Term Care

Sanford Health•Loveland, CO

5d•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 position 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 role 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. The position requires the ability to establish effective working relationships and 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. The role requires experience working in the food industry and the ability to work independently when necessary, with an understanding of food safety and sanitation processes. The position also requires the ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk far distances.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred
Ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions
Ability to perform basic math
Minimum of two years experience in food service preferred
Previous leadership experience preferred
On-the-job training will be provided
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

Nice To Haves

Restaurant dining room experience

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