Entry-Level Food Service & Prep Assistant

Northwest-Health-Porte; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Northwest-Health-Porte is seeking a part-time Food Services Worker I to support daily dining operations. You will prepare, present, and serve meals while maintaining food safety and sanitation standards in a busy environment.

Responsibilities include ingredient prep, line serving, temperature control, and stock management to ensure high-quality service. Candidates should be able to lift items and work well with team members in Indiana.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of food preparation techniques and safety standards.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow recipes and portion control guidelines.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining safety and sanitation standards.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with customers and team members.
• Physical ability to lift and carry food trays, pans, and other items as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepares ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and seeding vegetables and fruits, as well as measuring and weighing designated items.
• Safely transports pans, kettles, and trays of food between workstations, stoves, and refrigerators while adhering to safety protocols.
• Properly stores food in designated areas, following wrapping, dating, and food safety rotation procedures, including First In/First Out (FIFO) practices.
• Utilizes approved recipes and production standards to ensure proper food quality, serving temperatures, and portion control.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of work areas, ensuring compliance with safety and sanitation standards.
• Sets up and monitors the serving line, recording and maintaining appropriate food temperatures, and notifying the chef of any deviations.
• Serves hot and cold food items from the serving line to customers with professionalism and courtesy.
• Stocks pantry items and refrigerators with correct inventory levels daily, recording replenished amounts and refrigerator temperatures on appropriate logs.
• Assists in the preparation of meal trays and delivery to designated areas as needed.
• Collaborates with team members to support efficient food service operations and address customer needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance.
• Complies with all policies and standards.

Skills

Food safety

Attention to detail

Recipe following

Communication

Physical stamina

Job description

Northwest-Health-Porte is seeking a part-time Food Services Worker I to support daily dining operations. You will prepare, present, and serve meals while maintaining food safety and sanitation standards in a busy environment.

Responsibilities include ingredient prep, line serving, temperature control, and stock management to ensure high-quality service. Candidates should be able to lift items and work well with team members in Indiana.