Lead Food Service Assistant - Full Time

Sanford Health•Sioux Falls, SD

17d•$17 - $23

About The Position

Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We’re proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint. 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. 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.

Requirements

Ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions.
Ability to perform basic math.
Depending upon location applying for, a 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.
Ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk far distances.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Depending upon location applying for, a minimum of two years experience in food service preferred.
Previous leadership experience preferred.

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
Complying with Hazardous Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines for food service
Providing outstanding customer service
Effectively communicating with patrons and co-workers
Establishing effective working relationships