Food Service Assistant - Full Time Days

Join Good Samaritan, a not‑for‑profit organization with over 100 years of providing housing and services to seniors in a Christian environment. The position is located at the Gss Nd Mandan Miller facility in Mandan, ND (3500 21st St SE, Mandan, ND 58554, USA).

Job Summary

The Food Service Assistant is responsible for monitoring and recording food temperatures, setting up and maintaining a clean and sanitized serving area, preparing and serving food items, restocking food areas, cleaning and sanitizing equipment, and receiving payment for food and beverages using a computerized register. The role complies with Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines, provides outstanding customer service, communicates effectively with patrons and co‑workers, establishes effective working relationships, and maintains quality‑control standards.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record proper temperature of food.
• Set up and maintain a clean and 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 outstanding customer service and communicate effectively with patrons and co‑workers.
• Establish effective working relationships and maintain quality‑control standards.
• Operate equipment such as grills, beverage machines, toasters, ice‑cream dispensers, cash registers (including computerized), steam equipment, dishwashers, telephones, refrigerators, and freezers.
• Work independently when necessary and demonstrate an understanding of food safety and sanitation processes.
• Remain on feet for the majority of the day and walk long distances as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum age: 16 years.
• Previous customer service experience; retail cash handling and reconciliation preferred.
• Knowledge of food service is preferred.
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions.
• Basic math skills.
• On‑the‑job training will be provided.
• ServSafe certification may be required within a designated time frame, depending on location.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification may be required, depending on location.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Work‑life balance benefits.
• Generous time‑off package to support a healthy home‑work balance.

Pay

• Salary range: $15.00 – $22.50 per hour.
• Sign‑on bonus: $2,500.

Schedule

• Full‑time, 40 hours per week.
• 8‑hour day shifts.