Food Service Assistant

Our Mission

Preparing Our Community to Meet Life’s challenges.”

We help everyone who comes to our door with resources for both immediate needs and long-term goals.

Our network of programs, services, and experiences strengthen individuals, families, and communities and provides opportunities for growth and economic stability.

Come join our team!

When you become an employee at the Community Renewal Team (CRT), you will join a host of others with an average tenure of nine years of service. Some of our employees have celebrated more than twenty + years of service. You’ll participate in fun activities, themed- employee appreciation events, organization sponsored golf tournaments, etc. We celebrate the accomplishments of employees using our Wall of Excellence highlighting employees of the month. Opportunities to grow within the organization are plentiful. Most of our employees started in entry level positions and have been promoted throughout their career.

BENEFITS

401K with a matching employer contribution, medical, dental, vision, HSA Spending Accounts, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability (STD) / Long- Term Disability (LTD), and an Employee Assistance Program. Eligible employees are also able to participate in agency sponsored educational opportunities. Eligible employees receive ten paid vacation days, six sick paid days annually, and two personal days paid annually.

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE : Food Service Assistant

DEPARTMENT : The Retreat

FLSA STATUS : Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO : Food Service Manager

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

Serve food and beverages in a manner which accommodates physical and physiological limitations of members and ensures the operations of the Food Service Department runs smoothly.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Set and clear tables and arrange furniture as needed.
• Serves and prepares some menu items (e.g. desserts, salads, coffee, juice soda and water) to members in a supportive and accommodating manner and checks and properly fills food service-related dispensers to meet the daily needs of the users.
• Assists members as needed to ensure their safety during the meal (e.g. helping them to maneuver their chairs and removing any obstacles which could create tripping hazards).
• Maintaining daily kitchen clean up duties.
• Wash dishes and breakdown the dishwasher to ensure proper sanitization after each use
• Sweep, dry and wet mop floor by completely covering surface with correct solution and removing all spillage, stains, dirt, debris and / or miscellaneous matter from fibers according to required frequency.
• Cleans surfaces in eating area as assigned or as an identified as needing attention (e. g. walls, windows, light fixtures, ceilings, furniture, equipment and miscellaneous surfaces removing dust, dirt, debris, and / or miscellaneous matter from surface leaving a streak less, clean appearances).
• Checks and properly fills food service-related dispensers to meet the daily needs of the users.
• Dry and wet mop floors completely covering floor and removing all spillage, stains, dirt, debris and / or miscellaneous matter from fibers according to required frequency.
• Vacuums carpets removing all dust, dirt, debris and / or miscellaneous matter from fibers according to required frequency.
• Ensures trash, cans and bottles are packaged, transported, disposed or recycled according to established regulatory guidelines.
• Empties receptacles and / or picks them up according to required frequency.
• Break down boxes and take to the trash.
• Set tables for next person to come and dine.
• Follows all organizational and departmental policies.
• Completes other appropriate duties as required.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Understands infection control and salty guidelines as required by various regulatory agencies. Utilizes personal protective equipment to protect self and co-workers from injury. Utilizes good body mechanics and lifting techniques.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Education : High School diploma or GED desirable.

Minimum Years of Experience : One (1) year experience in a healthcare food service position or two (2) years’ experience in commercial, hospitality or other food service setting desirable.

Active Certification in good Standing : Will be required to attend to obtain Food Handler’s Certificate (e.g. Serve Safe).

Demonstrate skills : Must be able to communicate extremely well with individuals who are affected by psychiatric conditions. Must have excellent customer service skills.

Knowledge : Must have knowledge in serving food and beverages in a manner which accommodates physical and physiological limitations of members. Have knowledge to recognizing changes in behavior or appearance of members.

Bilingual :  preferred – Language Spanish

ADA  COMPLIANCE

Physical Ability : Tasks involve the ability to exert very moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching and crawling, and which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and / or pulling of objects and materials of moderate weight (up to 50 pounds).

Sensory Requirements : Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination. Some tasks require oral communications ability.

Environmental Factors : Tasks are regularly performed without exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, animals / wildlife, pet dander, pet waste, indoor and outdoor allergens, toxic / poisonous agents, violence, disease, or pathogenic substances.