Food Service Assistant, Long Term Care (LTC)

Sanford; Parsons (KS); On-site; USD 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is seeking a Food Service Assistant at Good Samaritan Parsons. The role involves food preparation, serving, maintaining sanitary conditions, and handling payments. Parsons offers flexible scheduling with various shifts and a supportive team environment.

Minimum age 16, prior customer service experience preferred; training is provided. This position supports a skilled nursing facility focused on quality care and teamwork, with

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 and sanitized serving area.
• Prepare and serve food items and restock food areas.
• Clean and sanitize equipment.
• Receive payment for food and beverages using a computerized register.

Job description

Sanford Health, the largest rural health system in the United States, is dedicated to transforming the health care experience and providing access to world-class health care in America's heartland.

Work Shift:

Varies (United States of America)

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0

Compensation:

Starting Rate: $14.50 - $22.50

Union Position:

No

Department Details

Come join one of the nation's largest nonprofit providers of senior care and services since 1922. At Good Samaritan Parsons our vision is to provide quality, dependable care at just the right time. You can help us accomplish this! Parsons is a 45- Bed skilled nursing facility offers a welcoming and supportive environment where employees are valued and set up for success. With a strong team of long-term staff members, new employees benefit from hands-on training, mentorship, and years of clinical expertise.

Why employees choose to work here:

• Experienced, long-tenured team members who are dedicated to supporting and training new staff.
• Flexible scheduling options, including staggered shifts, weekend-only schedules with weekend differentials, and accommodations for college and school schedules.
• Supportive nurse managers who promote teamwork, professional development, and employee success.
• Competitive pay and excellent benefits.
• Strong emphasis on work-life balance, allowing employees to thrive both professionally and personally.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking a stable career in a skilled nursing environment with strong leadership, flexibility, and a team-oriented culture.

Summary

The Food Service Assistant is responsible for certain duties including, but not limited to, 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.

Job Description

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.

Maintains quality control standards. May operate equipment such as, but not limited to, grills, beverage machines, toasters, ice cream dispensers, cash registers, computerized cash registers, steam equipment, dishwashers, telephones, refrigerators and freezers. Preferably, displays experience working in the food industry.

Possesses ability to work independently when necessary. Possesses an understanding of food safety and sanitation processes. Demonstrates ability to be on feet for the majority of the day and walk far distances.

Qualifications

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

Depending upon location of hire, Serv Safe may be required to obtain within a designated time frame. Basic Life Support (BLS)may be required depending upon location requirements.

Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.

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