Food Service Assistant - Part Time

Facility: GSS SD Canistota Ctr • Location: Canistota, SD • Address: 700 Main St, Canistota, SD 57012, USA

About the role

The Food Service Assistant is responsible for 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 and maintain quality control standards.

May operate equipment such as grills, beverage machines, toasters, ice cream dispensers, cash registers, computerized cash registers, steam equipment, dishwashers, telephones, refrigerators, and freezers. This position receives an extra $2.50/hr as a location premium.

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 various food service equipment

Requirements

• Minimum of 16 years of age
• Previous customer service experience preferred
• Retail counting and reconciliation of money experience preferred
• Knowledge of food service preferred
• Ability to read, write, and follow oral and written directions
• Ability to perform basic math
• Ability to work independently when necessary
• Understanding of food safety and sanitation processes
• Ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk far distances

On-the-job training will be provided. Depending upon location of hire, Serv Safe certification may be required within a designated time frame. Basic Life Support (BLS) may be required depending upon location requirements.

Schedule

Part time • Weekly hours: 8.00 • Shift: Varies

Pay

Salary range: $15.00 - $22.50 per hour

Benefits

Good Samaritan offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, benefits may include:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Work/life balance benefits
• Generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance