Food Service Associate

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION(S):

1. Responsible for providing skill training, personal care assistance and constant supervision to a person or group of persons served in the food service operation.
2. Attends and participates in the person served annual CHOICE meeting, assisting in the development of the CHOICE plan.
3. Provides skill and/or development training in the area of food service, including but not limited to, food preparation, customer service, and Health Department Regulations.
4. Completes data collection sheets, time cards and necessary paperwork for each person assigned.
5. Responsible for completing task analysis and time studies in accordance with Federal and State Department of Labor Regulations.
6. Maintains equipment and work area in a sanitary condition, following proper safety and sanitation procedures in all activities in accordance with Health Department regulations and OSHA.
7. Ensures all supplies and equipment needed to perform task are present and in proper working order at all times.
8. Prepares and serves food to customers in accordance with the customer’s order or prescribed diets in adherence to the portion sizes specified by recipes.
9. Adheres to physician prescribed diets at locations where applicable.
10. Checks and completes temperature chart of food during preparation and prior to serving.
11. Acts in a professional manner at all times.
12. Maintain current ServSafe certification.
13. May answer the phone and take customers’ orders in a professional manner.
14. Inventory food products and related supplies.
15. Will place food orders as assigned by Manager.
16. Must be able to work a flexible schedule, which may include nights, weekends and holidays.
17. May perform duties at any station within the food service operation as required by the managers.
18. Makes weekly bank deposits.
19. Submits invoices weekly to the Manager.
20. Submits weekly paperwork as assigned.
21. Uses technology for the completion of specified job duties.
22. Attends work regularly according to assigned work schedule and in accordance with Agency policy.
23. Attends and participates in all in-service training, staff meetings and other activities to facilitate professional development.
24. Presents a positive role model for the person served and Agency staff.
25. Works cooperatively with others including all staff, supervisors, administrators, co-workers, persons served, community professionals, customers, vendors and the public.
26. Assists in handling all emergency situations in accordance with Agency policies and procedures.
27. Follows instructions and abides by Agency policies and procedures.
28. Assumes other duties, responsibilities and special projects as needed.

SECONDARY FUNCTION(S):

1. May direct activities of persons served in all areas of the food service operation and in accordance with outlined goals.
2. Works cooperatively and effectively with Agency volunteers maximizing the volunteers experience while meeting the needs of the persons served and the program.

REQUIREMENTS;

EDUCATION:  High School Diploma preferred.

EXPERIENCE:   Must have two years’ experience in a food service operation.  Must have a valid Maryland Driver’s license and acceptable driving record as determined by criteria established by the Agency’s insurance carrier and by Agency policy.