Job Responsibilities:
- Serves all food according to the menu in a safe, sanitary manner under the direction of the Dietary Services Director
- Maintaining kitchen sanitation and safety standards under the direction of the Dietary Services Director
- Assists in serving meals to residents within an assisted living community as well as maintaining standards of kitchen cleanliness
- Setting up and taking down the dining areas
- Follows departmental procedures including sanitation, safety, and cleaning schedules
- Reports any concerns with the health and well-being of residents to the Resident Care Coordinator or Nurse
- Maintains and protects the confidentiality of resident information at all times
- Meets or exceeds, the standards of appearance; complies with the sanitation rules, hygiene and health standards of community personnel
- Serves meals in a fine and gracious manner, ensuring the dignity and nutritional needs of the residents
- Assists with putting away and organizing the weekly orders
- Helps keep the kitchen and dining room clean and organized
- Ensures that the cleanliness of kitchen and dining area meets or exceeds the dietary manager's specifications and is in compliance with state regulations
- Perform other reasonable tasks as assigned by supervisor
- Must be willing to work holidays and weekends
Job Qualifications:
Must possess a current Food Handler's Permit
Have the ability to effectively communicate with residents, families, supervisors, and associates
Must provide written proof of recent TB test or obtain within two weeks of date of hire
Must be positive and deliver a WOW experience through service
Performs unpleasant tasks with grace; works cooperatively with supervisors and displays willingness to assist co-workers
Willingness to work with the elderly
Exposure to blood/bodily fluids is likely
Has ability to do occasional heavy lifting (up to 40 lbs.)
