Food Service Assistant, Long Term Care (LTC)

Good Samaritan Society – St. Martin's Village, a nonprofit senior care provider since 1922, located at 4825 Jericho Way, Rapid City, SD 57702.

About the role

The Food Service Assistant supports dining operations by monitoring food temperatures, maintaining a clean and sanitized serving area, preparing and serving food, restocking, cleaning equipment, processing payments via computerized register, and adhering to HACCP guidelines. The role requires strong customer service, communication, teamwork, quality control, and the ability to operate kitchen equipment such as grills, beverage machines, toasters, ice cream dispensers, cash registers, steam equipment, dishwashers, and refrigeration units. Candidates should be comfortable standing and walking for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record proper food temperatures
• Set up and maintain a clean, 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 Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) guidelines
• Provide outstanding customer service and communicate effectively with patrons and co‑workers
• Establish effective working relationships
• Maintain quality control standards
• Operate equipment including grills, beverage machines, toasters, ice cream dispensers, cash registers, computerized cash registers, steam equipment, dishwashers, telephones, refrigerators, and freezers

Qualifications

• Minimum 16 years of age
• Previous customer service experience, retail cash handling, and food service knowledge preferred
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions
• Ability to perform basic math
• On‑the‑job training 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)
• Ability to stand for the majority of the shift and walk long distances

Benefits

• Generous night and weekend shift differentials
• Advancement opportunities
• Education assistance programs and continuing education
• Direct access to earnings daily
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligibility varies by full‑time/part‑time status)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package

Pay

Hourly range: $15.00 – $22.50

Schedule

• Shift: Evening
• Part‑time, 16 hours per week