Food Service Associate Long Term jobs in Fond du Lac, WI

What do you know about safe food handling, like keeping hot food hot and cold food cold?

What they are checking: Whether they understand basic food safety rules that protect elderly residents from getting sick.

Many residents need special diets, like low-salt, diabetic or soft food. How would you make sure each person gets the right meal?

What they are checking: Whether they would double-check diet orders, since the wrong food can harm a resident.

A resident tells you they don't like what's on their tray and refuses to eat. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they try to help with options and let the nurse know when a resident isn't eating.

Tell me about a time you worked in a busy kitchen or food service job. How did you keep up?

What they are checking: Whether they can work steadily and stay organized during busy meal times.

How do you keep your work area clean and sanitized during a shift?

What they are checking: Whether they clean as they go and follow sanitation steps, not just at the end of the day.

This role rotates among prep, serving, delivery, stocking and cleanup. How do you feel about changing tasks often?

What they are checking: Whether they're flexible and willing to do whatever part of the job is needed that day.

You notice food in the cooler that looks or smells off, and it's almost time to serve. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they throw out questionable food and tell their lead rather than risk serving it.

How would you talk with a resident who has trouble hearing or is confused when you bring their meal?

What they are checking: Whether they treat residents with patience and kindness, since meals are a big part of their day.