What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Aide position at Covenant Living?
We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us!
The Food Service Worker may work anywhere on property where food is prepared. This person will assist in setup and serving of food from counters and steamtables. Duties will include cleaning and sanitizing equipment and workstations. The general responsibilities of the position include those listed below but may include other responsibilities of the position.In this role, the Food Services Aide will:
- Read recipes and/or product directions.
- Estimate food requirements.
- Operate a variety of kitchen utensils to weigh, measure, mix, wash, peel, cut, grind, stir, strain, season and knead foodstuffs for cooking, serving and storing.
- Assist in the preparation of hot and/or cold foods, and properly stores food, utilizing knowledge of temperature requirements and spoilage.
- Inspect workstations for compliance with service standards.
- Keep records and requisition for supplies/equipment as needed.
- Clean and sanitizes workstations and equipment following all regulatory rules and procedures.
- May taste test products.
- Set up stations with entrées, soups, salads, breads, condiments, other food products and utensils.
- Provide general stocking duties in service area.
- Serve and replenish food from counters and steam tables (sometimes using a conveyor food belt) and breaks down stations at the end of meal periods.
- Brew coffee and tea.
- May be required to restock other beverage areas.
- Interact with residents and guests in the serving, retail and dining areas.
- Assist residents and guests with opening containers and cutting food when requested.
- Comply with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
- Report all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
- Participate in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
- Comply with all HACCP policies and procedures.
- Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
- May work on a tray line to distribute food.
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
The ideal candidate will have:
- Ability to demonstrate effective reading, writing, speaking and analytical skills, required.
- Willingness to work with and interact with older adults.
For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Employer paid group term life and disability
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
- 403(b) with a 3% employer match
- Fitness center use at most facilities.
- Various voluntary benefits:
- Life, AD&D
- Tuition assistance and scholarships
- Employee assistance program
- Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
- Pet Insurance
For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.
Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.
