Food Service Associate

Alfond Youth & Community Center; Waterville (ME); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Full time

Job summary

Alfond Youth & Community Center in Waterville, ME is seeking a dependable Food Service Associate to support our meal program for youth, members, and guests. You will help with meal prep, service, and maintaining a clean, safe kitchen and concession areas.

The role emphasizes friendly customer service, accurate cash handling, and adherence to health guidelines while contributing to nutritious meals for children and families we serve.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service or cafeteria environments.
• Ability to handle cash and credit transactions securely.
• Knowledge of hygiene and safety practices in kitchens.

Responsibilities

• Assist in meal preparation and serving in a fast-paced setting.
• Deliver friendly guest and member service across kitchen and concessions.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of kitchen, cafeteria, and concession areas.
• Help with menu planning and order-related communications as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Food handling

Cash handling

Cooking & prep

Job description

The Alfond Youth & Community Center (AYCC) is seeking a dependable, energetic, and customer-focused Food Service Associate to join our team. In this role, you'll help create a welcoming dining experience for our youth, members, and guests while supporting our mission of providing healthy, nutritious meals to the children and families we serve. From meal preparation and customer service to maintaining a clean, safe kitchen and concession areas, you'll play an important role in the daily operation of our food service program. If you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, take pride in delivering excellent customer service, and are passionate about making a positive impact in your community, we'd love to hear from you!

Essential Functions

• Deliver exemplary guest & member services and participate in all activities associated with the Kitchen, Cafeteria, Wellness Window and the Concession stand, including but not limited to prepping, cooking, cleaning, sales, money handling and serving in a safe & clean environment.
• Prepare food/concessions in a timely and efficient manner.
• Appropriately handle cash and credit card transactions.
• Assist in preparing healthy and nutritional meals for the children that attend our programs throughout the AYCC.
• Assist in preparing a monthly menu chart, maintain the record, and distribute as necessary; distribution may include email distribution to staff and local media outlets.
• Follow established standards of sanitation, safety and food preparation in all areas of the Kitchen, including but not limited to following all appropriate local and state health department food safe rules and regulations.
• Be aware and sensitive of those children who are new to the program and take the necessary steps to ensure that they are oriented to program logistics, schedules, and rules that govern conduct and activities with the Alfond Youth & Community Center as it pertains to food services.
• Be aware of allergies and/or other relevant health information.