What are the responsibilities and job description for the Food Service Assistant (FT) position at U.S. VETS?
Veteran Food Service Assistant
The Food Service Assistant for U.S.VETS is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day cleanliness and maintenance of server line. This position reports directly to the Food Service Coordinator
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Responsibilities:
- Maintain sanitation, health, and safety standards in work areas.
- Prepares simple food items, such as sandwiches, toast, coffee, using proper food handling techniques; may assistant with the preparation of vegetables, fresh fruits and other foods.
- Re-heat prepared food received from vendors and serve at proper temperatures as regulated by the State Health Department.
- Serves food according to funder’s and clients nutritional requirements.
- Responsible for the operation of the food service line.
- Sets up for serving and serves a wide variety of meals.
- Participates in the cleaning and storing of dishes, utensils, food service equipment, and food
- supplies.
- Cleans work areas and disposes of refuse.
- Assist with packaging and loading food for transport to U.S.VETS’ functions.
- Sweeps floors, wipes tables and counters, fills supplies for next day and performs general clean-up tasks.
- May perform baking duties as necessary.
- Supervises veteran helpers on workstations or community service
- Performs assigned duties in a safe manner.
- Pick up donations as assigned
- Performs related duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Three to six months in food handling preferred
- Experience working with homeless veterans preferred.
- Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse group of residents, staff, and community members.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Must possess State Food Handlers Health Card required.
- Must be knowledgeable of food handling procedures and protocols.
- Valid driver’s license required.
- Must meet company insurance requirements and complete a provided driver training course.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
U.S.VETS subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. It is our policy to provide employment, compensation, and other benefits related to employment based on qualifications, without regard to ancestry, age, color, disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, U.S.VETS intends to comply fully with applicable federal, state, and local employment laws and the information requested on this application will be used only for purposes consistent with those laws.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT - REQUEST FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
In accordance with requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is U.S.VETS’ policy to provide reasonable accommodation to applicants who request accommodation during the application process in order that the applicant may be given a full and fair opportunity to be considered for employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, you or someone else may submit your request to U.S.VETS in any of the following ways: by telephone 213-542-2600 and ask for the HR Assistant]; or by U.S. Mail or hand delivery: U.S.VETS, 800 West 6th Street, Suite 1505, Los Angeles, CA 90017, Attention: Human Resources – Job Applicant Request
Salary : $16 - $20
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