Compassionate Food Service Assistant - Full-Time with Benefits

Volunteers of America, Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

HSA contributions

403b match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Life insurance

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Volunteers of America, Utah (VOA Utah) is seeking a full-time kitchen support role at Creekside Stabilization Center. The position involves food preparation, service, and maintaining sanitary work areas in accordance with safety procedures.

You will assist with meal prep, transport prepped meals, and serve in a friendly manner while ensuring proper temperatures and compliance with food safety standards. Regular attendance and a strong work ethic are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow food safety, safety, and sanitation procedures.
• Ability to interact in a professional manner with a diverse workforce, clients, and the public.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Maintain appropriate, professional boundaries with clients, volunteers, and co-workers.
• Remain calm and respond appropriately in crises.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks; flexibility to respond to changes.
• Must be at least 21 years of age, possess a current driver’s license and have a good driving record.
• Punctual and dependable attendance.
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications.
• Mandatory Food Handler’s permit or higher level food safety certification.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and Utah DHHS criminal background check; must maintain eligible determination through continuous monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and clean work area and follow food safety procedures.
• Wash dishes, pots and pans.
• Stack dishes, cups, and silverware.
• Remove trash.
• Sweep and mop the floor.
• Perform deep cleaning as scheduled and as necessary.
• Set up and maintain food items.
• Check and record food temperatures at required intervals.
• Maintain cleanliness and follow proper food safety protocol and procedures.
• Know how to safely operate and properly clean machines/appliances in kitchen.
• Assist with meal preparation including food prep and plating.
• Transport meals to Creekside that have been prepped offsite.
• Serve food in a friendly and helpful manner.
• Assist with unloading, organizing, and putting away food from food donations, orders, and deliveries.
• Attend work regularly and predictably and on a punctual basis.
• Perform other functions as necessary or assigned.

Skills

Food safety

Communication

Organization

Confidentiality

Crisis response

Punctuality

CPR/First Aid

Food handler permit

Driver's license

Job description

Volunteers of America, Utah (VOA Utah) is seeking a full-time kitchen support role at Creekside Stabilization Center. The position involves food preparation, service, and maintaining sanitary work areas in accordance with safety procedures.

You will assist with meal prep, transport prepped meals, and serve in a friendly manner while ensuring proper temperatures and compliance with food safety standards. Regular attendance and a strong work ethic are essential.