Food Service Assistant: Customer-Driven & Sanitation-Savvy

sanford; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford is hiring a Food Service Assistant to support dining operations. You will monitor food temperatures, maintain a clean serving area, prepare and serve items, restock supplies, and handle payments using a computerized register. The role emphasizes food safety, customer service, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should be at least 16 years old with basic math and communication skills. On-the-job training is provided; experience in food service is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years of age.
• Previous customer service experience, retail counting and reconciliation of money and knowledge of food service preferred.
• Ability to read, write and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• On-the-job training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record proper food temperatures.
• Set up and maintain a clean, sanitized serving area.
• Prepare and serve food items and restock food areas.
• Clean and sanitize equipment and work areas.
• Receive payment for food and beverages using a computerized register and related duties.

Job description

Sanford is hiring a Food Service Assistant to support dining operations. You will monitor food temperatures, maintain a clean serving area, prepare and serve items, restock supplies, and handle payments using a computerized register. The role emphasizes food safety, customer service, and teamwork in a fast-paced environment.

Candidates should be at least 16 years old with basic math and communication skills. On-the-job training is provided; experience in food service is a plus.