Food Service Assistant

About This Role

This role involves preparing and serving food to patients and staff in a forensic treatment center, ensuring sanitation standards are met, and maintaining food service equipment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and serves food to patients and staff in accordance with established dietary guidelines and policies
• Operates and assures sanitation of food service equipment including steam tables, refrigerators, dish machines, etc.
• Monitors and maintains temperatures within prescribed limits of stored foods, serving line foods, and sanitation equipment
• Disassembles serving line and cleans/sanitizes serving and dining areas
• Moves dining room furniture and serving equipment to facilitate thorough cleaning
• Transports food from preparation area to serving areas using carts and motorized vehicle
• Knows and understands procedures for use of hazardous chemicals in compliance with material safety data sheets and supervisor's instructions
• Attends work according to facility policies and works overtime or other shifts in order to assure adequate staff coverage
• Successfully completes initial and continuing competency training in order that the facility can meet accreditation standards

Requirements

• No disciplinary action in last 12 months (current State of Missouri applicants)
• Willing to receive Hepatitis A vaccination
• Ability to lift 20-30 pounds, bend at waist, and stand for extended periods

Benefits