SUMMARY: The Food Service Assistant provides support in areas such as production, safety, sanitation, customer service, catered events and other aspects as needed. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Prepare and serve daily meals in accordance with the menu. This also includes preparing and the set up/break down of on-site events. • Provide exceptional & timely customer service to all individuals that enter the food service area. • Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships among staff, residents and community volunteers. • Quality food production within the HACCP program to maintain food safety. Establish a safe & sanitary work environment. QUALIFICATIONS: • At least 6 months of cooking experience preferred. • 1+ year experience working with large groups of people. • Experience with non-profit organizations recommended. • G.E.D or High School Diploma or equivalent experience. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: • U.S labor and health laws, mass quantity cooking • Cooking, Baking. • Ability to adapt to changing priorities, with a sense of urgency • Excellent customer service skills. • Experience working with vulnerable populations. • Ability to be professional, flexible, respectful, and calm. • Ability to work well with others. • Ability to lead by example. • Bilingual in English and Spanish and/or English and Creole preferred.