Food Service Associate (FSA)

Food Service Associate (FSA)

Full-Time, 36 hours per week

Fireside Cafeteria

Must have availability weekdays & weekends

This position performs a wide variety of duties in a restaurant, dining room and kitchen environment. These duties may include, but are not limited to: functioning as host/hostess, setting up the dining area, taking food orders, serving food and cleaning and sanitizing the dining areas. Responsible for following instructions and carrying out assignments properly. Supportive of the Village's mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. Completes training hours as required by policy.

Sets up and cleans the assigned dining areas

Relay orders to kitchen and serves food.

Performs food preparation.

May be responsible for cash handling and point of sales use.

Observes residents and responds to additional needs.

Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.

Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.

Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.

The responsibilities described above represent the primary responsibilities of the job. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor as warranted by business needs. The incumbent is expected to perform all assigned responsibilities.

Candidate must be at least 16 years of age.

This position requires the level of education typically acquired by a course of study leading to a high school diploma or GED.

Must obtain current Jackson County Food Handler Permit within 15 days of start date.

Ability to work with a large group of residents/customers.

Beginner level knowledge of cash handling and cash register operation.

Awareness of cost control responsibilities of the position within the Department.

Ability to work irregular hours.

Ability to speak in simple sentences.

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.

Ability to perform tasting and/or smelling. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but straight-forward written or oral instructions.

Primarily works in a kitchen and restaurant environment.

The associate is subject to inside environmental conditions: Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

The associate is exposed to infectious diseases.

The associate is required to function around individuals with challenged mental capacities.

All associates may be called upon to assist other departments in a declared emergency situation.

The Food Service Associates and Restaurant/Village Care Center Management Staff and Catering Staff and Supervisors are exposed to both extreme heat and cold with working around ovens/grills/cook tops and in freezers/coolers. These positions are also exposed to steam when handling food. They also handle sharp blades such as knives.

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Maximum occasional lift of 55lbs from 4-64 inches; maximum frequent lift of 35 lbs from 0-75 inches.

Maximum occasional carry of 55 lbs at self-selected height for 50 ft; maximum frequent carry of 25 lbs for 100 ft.

Maximum occasional horizontal push/pull of 60 lbs for 50 ft; maximum frequent horizontal push/pull of 18 lbs (2 person of 35 lbs) for 1300 ft; maximum occasional vertical push/pull of 30 lbs from 3672 inches.

Frequent grip force of 45 lbs; constant grip force of 10 lbs; constant pinch force of 5 lbs.

Occasional climb of 18 inches.

Frequent forward reach of 40 inches; occasional overhead reach of 84 inches; frequent lateral reach of 40 inches.

Constant bend/crouch; frequent crouch/kneel; frequent neck flexion; occasional neck extension; frequent neck rotation.

Frequent trunk rotation; frequent fine motor coordination; frequent hand coordination; constant foot coordination; constant balance; constant walking; occasional sitting.

PDC Level: HEAVY.

Frequent supervision from Supervisor Nutrition Services and/or Restaurant Manager, Kitchen Supervisor, Senior Cook, Assistant Manager and Senior FSA. Gives no supervision.

EOE/D/V

Tobacco-free

Post-offer background check and health screening required

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