Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $12.00 - $21.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Benefits
Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Employee assistance program
Uniform allowance
Job Description
This job opportunity is with a reputable senior living or health care facility specializing in providing nutritious meal services to elderly residents. The organization is committed to ensuring the well-being and comfort of its residents through quality dietary care and attentive service. The company operates within a health care or institutional food service environment where teamwork, compassion, and professionalism are paramount. The role offered is an essential position within the dietary department, focused on meal service and maintaining dining area cleanliness. This is a full-time position requiring dedication to meeting resident needs in a timely and considerate manner, supporting both... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be able to communicate with, be interested in, and have compassion for the elderly
- must possess good communication skills, both verbal and written, in the English language
- must be able to read menus and interpret to residents
- should have good organizational skills to meet deadlines and goals
- needs to have the ability to work in a team environment both in dietary and the overall health care team
- ability to maintain professional composure under stressful conditions and situations
Job Qualifications
- Completion of a high school or GED equivalency
- ability to read, write, understand and speak the English language
- one year of food service experience as a waitperson, preferably in senior living or health center or institutional food service
- good communication skills, both verbal and written
- ability to read menus and interpret to residents
- good organizational skills
- ability to maintain professional composure under stressful conditions
- ability to work in a team environment
Job Duties
- Sets-up tables in dining room
- cleans tables and chairs after every meal
- ensures cleanliness of dining room carpet
- serves meals to residents and assigned stations
- prepares and serves required daily beverage
- maintains work area and equipment in a clean and sanitary manner
- disassembles and cleans all equipment after each meal
- portions desserts, salads, soup and cereals for residents
- records meal tally on cook's production sheet
- serves food in adherence to dietary department portion controls
- maintains employees lounge clean and orderly
- covers and labels, with date, all remaining foods
- ensures foods and refrigeration units are maintained at proper temperature levels and records information
- records meal count from each meal served
- performs other duties as assigned by supervisor, assistant supervisor or administrator
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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