Food Service Assistant Prescott

## Description

**Looking for a rewarding position? How would you like to serve those who served?**

**If you are looking for an opportunity to work for a great organization & make a difference, this is the job for you!**

**Come & join our winning team!**

**Benefits include Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision and Company matching 401K**

*The Food Service Worker 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*

**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.
• Serves food according to funders 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.
• Performs related duties as assigned

## Qualifications
**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.
• Must be knowledgeable of food handling procedures and protocols.
• Driver license with no violations on driving record for past 3 years required

*United States Veterans Initiative is a non-profit organization whose mission is the successful transition of military veterans and their families through the provision of housing, counseling, career development and comprehensive support.*