Food Service Assistant, Long Term Care (LTC) - PRN

Good Samaritan Society; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Good Samaritan Society is seeking a Food Service Assistant at the Mountain Lake, MN facility. The role includes monitoring temperature, serving meals, restocking, and maintaining a clean work area, while ensuring HACCP compliance and accurate cash handling with a friendly, customer‑focused approach.

Responsibilities also cover operating the register, supporting food service workflows, and maintaining safe hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years of age.
• Prior customer service experience preferred.
• Ability to read, write and follow directions.
• Basic math skills and cash handling experience.
• On-the-job training provided; Serv Safe may be required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and record proper food temperatures.
• Set up, maintain and sanitize serving areas; prepare and serve food items.
• Restock food areas and clean equipment; operate cash registers.
• Provide outstanding customer service and communicate effectively with patrons and co-workers.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Math proficiency

Reading & writing

Job description

Careers With Purpose

Join our not-for-profit organization that has provided over 100 years of housing and services to seniors with a commitment to quality care and service in a Christian environment.

Facility: GSS MN Mountain Lake Vlg
Location: Mountain Lake, MN
Address: 745 Basinger Memorial Dr, Mountain Lake, MN 56159, USA
Shift: Varies
Job Schedule: PRN
Weekly Hours: Varies
Salary Range: $19.09 - $22.50

Job 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. 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.

Good Samaritan is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to [e-mail].

Good Samaritan has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number: R-0275100
Job Function: Facilities and General Services
Featured: No