Food Service Assistant

Benefits:

• 403b retirement plan with employer match (50% match up to 3%).
• Employee Assistance Program for all employees
• Employee Referral Program including cash bonuses and paid time off.

Volunteers of America, Utah provides community-supported paths for those who are vulnerable to improve their lives and increase their self-reliance. In alignment with our mission, VOA Utah encourages individuals with lived experience to apply. We recognize that a person’s life experiences can provide firsthand knowledge relevant to being successful in the work that we do.

Position Summary

To assist in various capacities in the Volunteers of America Utah, Detoxification Services food preparation and service operations.

Essential Duties

In coordination with the Food Service Manager and Food Service Coordinator:

• Maintain and clean work area and follow food safety procedures. Tasks include, but are not limited to:
  • Wash dishes, pots and pans
  • Stack dishes, cups, and silverware
  • Remove trash
  • Sweep and mop the floor
  • Perform deep cleaning as scheduled and as necessary.
  • Set up and maintain food items
  • Check and record food temperatures at required intervals
  • Maintain cleanliness and follow proper food safety protocol and procedures
• Know how to safely operate and properly clean machines/appliances in kitchen. At the completion of each task, working area should be cleaned and all food and equipment should be brought to their respective areas.
• Serve food in a friendly and helpful manner.
• Assist with training/supervising client helpers.
• Attend work on a regular and predictable basis.
• Perform other functions as necessary or assigned.