Food Service Aide

Career Systems Development Corporation; Troutdale (VA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Systems Development Corporation is seeking staff to maintain kitchen and dining area cleanliness and assist in food preparation and serving. The role emphasizes customer service, hospitality, and student satisfaction within a team environment.

Responsibilities include following safety guidelines, operating dish-washing equipment, and helping with training sessions. A high school diploma or GED and English literacy are required, with preferred food service training and Serve Safe

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or High School Equivalency Diploma.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Serve Safe certification may be preferred or required.

Responsibilities

• Adheres to all policies and procedures.
• Maintains cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas for state and local compliance.
• Assists in preparation and serving of food.
• Operates dish-washing equipment and cleans service equipment.
• Fills salt, pepper, and napkin dispensers after meals.
• Attends required staff training sessions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Reading and writing in English

Food service experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary: Responsible for maintaining good housekeeping in the kitchen and dining areas. In addition, assists in the serving and preparation of food. Promotes an environment of customer service, hospitality, and student satisfaction.

Requirements

Qualifications

Minimum

High School Diploma, GED, or High School Equivalency Diploma. Ability to read and write in English.

Preferred

Certificate of completion from a culinary/food service training program. Three months experience in a food service capacity. Serve Safe certification.

Knowledge

Individual should have well-defined habits of personal cleanliness and hygiene. Must meet State or local food handling requirements, whichever are more restrictive. Must obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid certificates.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Adheres to all policies and procedures.
• Ensures equipment and assigned work areas are clean and maintained in accordance with state and local codes, and Department of Labor standards.
• Assists in the preparation of food.
• Assists in serving food.
• Operates dish-washing equipment.
• Cleans service equipment
• Fills salt, pepper and napkin dispensers after each meal.
• Works within established safety guidelines.
• Attends required staff training sessions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Frequently

• Standing
• Walking
• Seeing
• Hearing
• Speaking
• Driving

Occasionally

• Sitting
• Bending
• Stooping
• Squatting
• Flexibility

Seldom

• Climbing
• Lifting 50 pounds
• Carrying
• Kneeling
• Pushing/Pulling
• Running

Environmental Demands

Equipment: Ability to operate office equipment

Work Alone: Occasionally works alone

Work With Others: 85% of time spent working and interacting with team and other departments

Reading: Ability to read at a college level

Writing: Ability to write at a college level