Food Service Assistant

SUMMARY:

The Food Service Assistant provides support in areas such as production, safety, sanitation, customer service, catered events and other aspects as needed.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare and serve daily meals in accordance with the menu. This also includes preparing and the set up/break down of on-site events.
• Provide exceptional & timely customer service to all individuals that enter the food service area.
• Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships among staff, residents and community volunteers.
• Quality food production within the HACCP program to maintain food safety. Establish a safe & sanitary work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 6 months of cooking experience preferred.
• 1+ year experience working with large groups of people.
• Experience with non-profit organizations recommended.
• G.E.D or High School Diploma or equivalent experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• U.S labor and health laws, mass quantity cooking
• Cooking, Baking.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, with a sense of urgency
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Experience working with vulnerable populations.
• Ability to be professional, flexible, respectful, and calm.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Ability to lead by example.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish and/or English and Creole preferred.