Dishwasher Full-time

Job Description

Oaks Senior Livingis currently recruiting a kind heartedHost/Hostess who has a passion for working with seniors.Our culturecenters around a Person Centered Lifestyle with great core values and a dedication to enrich the lives ofthosewe serve. Oaks Senior Living inspires team members to excel, rewards for excellence and creates a work environment where all are trusted and empowered with a sense of ownership. Extremely rewarding opportunity with growth potential!

Position Summary:

Host/Hostess ensures residents receive freshly prepared meals served restaurant-style throughout the day in a professional, caring manner in accordance with federal and state regulations and Oaks Senior Living dining standards.

Assists residents and guests with all aspects of restaurant-style meal service for the Main Dining Room. Sets tables, takes food and beverage orders, serves residents and guests, and clears tables. Ensures dining room is vacuumed, tables cleared and cleaned, and tables reset after each meal service assigned.

Qualifications:

Experience working for large groups

Desire to work with older adults

Ability to read, write, and speak English

Friendly, caring disposition

Must be 18 years of age

Must have a satisfactory criminal history check

Must have physical exam by a licensed physician

Must have a negative drug screen

Must be able to react in an emergency

Primary Responsibilities:

Dining Service

Serve food in accordance with nutritional guidelines, local health department regulations, and resident's individual prescribed diet and food preferences

Assist care partners with serving quality meals during main meal times in main dining room

Serve resident and guest meals in accordance with Oaks All Day Dining program

Assist in fostering residents' independence with eating by providing adaptive equipment when needed

Ensure healthy snacks are set out at appropriate and scheduled times

Acquaint new residents with menus, seating, and dining options and hours

Ensure that food is delivered on time and in a pleasant manner

Ensure Resident food needs and preferences are known and are being honored

Take resident orders for meals on a daily basis

Responds to customer service requests and complaints

Notify Food Service Director or Lead Cook of any malfunctioning kitchen equipment or appliances

Clean and sanitize tables, chairs, condiment containers, and equipment used in the dining room

Vacuum dining room after each main meal setting

Spot clean carpet as needed

Wash and prepare linen napkins for place setting

Communicate resident likes and dislikes to Food Service Director for menu planning purposes and resident satisfaction

Inform kitchen staff if residents will be out of community at meal time

Inform kitchen staff when resident would like to have a meal outside of scheduled meal times

Inform kitchen staff when guest will be joining for meal

Create a strong sense of team work and cooperation among all staff

Ensure table settings are complete and have fresh condiments for the service

Prepare and serve beverages including refilling coffee, tea and other beverages during main meals and throughout the day in accordance with Oaks All Day dining program

Observes changes in resident status, needs or preferences and communicates them appropriately to Wellness Director

Assist care partners with clearing dining tables during main meal times

Reset dining tables with place settings and ensure salt and pepper shakers are clean and full, sugar packets and creamers are replenished immediately following meal times

Other duties as assigned

Regulatory Compliance and Sanitation

Ensure compliance with local health department regulations and the Oaks Senior Living policies and procedures

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe dining room environment

Ensure proper storage and handling of food in accordance with infection control standards

Maintain CPR & First Aid certification.

Knowledge Requirements

State food handling and kitchen regulations

OSHA Standards

Fire and Safety Procedures

Reports to: Food Service Director

Physical Job Requirements

To fulfill job requirements, employee must be able to perform key physical task for extended periods of time. Proper body mechanics and safety measures as prescribed by the residence must be used. In a typical eight- hour day, employee will:

Stand/walk up to eight hours a day

Sit up to two hours a day

Frequently support up to 30 pounds

Frequently lift/carry up to 50 pounds

Frequently kneel, bend, and reach

6 days ago

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