Dining Services Assistant

Job Description

Dining Services Assistant

Full Time/Part Time/PRN

We are looking for outstanding, energetic and compassionate Dining Service Assistants to join our team. Lake Prince Woods is a retirement community in Suffolk, VA. EveryAge offers team-oriented atmosphere that rewards staff for their exceptional work performance, offers competitive pay and benefits. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Under the direction of the Director of Dining Services, Assistant Director or Chef, the dining services assistant performs a variety of specialized or general functions in the Dining Services Department. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to any of the following duties and functions:

II. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Works alone or part of a team preparing the set up and serving of prepared meals for residents.

2. Provide after meal services including returning trays to clean-up areas and clearing trays.

3. Tend to and load machines that clean food services items. Hand wash items as needed.

4. Returns clean dishes, food service items and utensils to appropriate areas.

5. Clean work areas, tables, cabinets, and food prep equipment.

6. Stores food and supplies as directed.

7. Prepare and assemble food prepared for regular and modified diets as directed.

8. Knows and follows safety, fire, and sanitation standards.

9. Assist with the preparation of food such as salads and baked goods, including computing quantity of ingredients needed using appropriate techniques and safe food handling.

10. Begins meal preparation under the direction of Cook or Dining Services Manager.

11. Performs perception and color discrimination required to detect differences in appearance of food, indicating completion of cooking time, deterioration or contamination.

12. Handles inventory and stocking of food items. Pulls items needed for meal preparation.

13. Performs general cleaning of dietary/kitchen/serving areas including sweeping mopping, scrubbing, sanitizing, polishing and emptying trash.

14. Follows proper controls and documentation to comply with all regulations and surveys.

15. Performs other duties as assigned.

III. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Supports the Mission, Values, and Vision of United Church Homes & Services and the facility and adheres to the Corporate Compliance Code of Conduct.

2. Is knowledgeable of resident rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all residents in a safe, secure environment.

3. Supports, cooperates with and implements specific procedures and programs for:

a. Safety, including standard precautions and safe work practices, established fire/safety/disaster plans, risk management and security, report and/or correct unsafe working conditions, equipment repair and maintenance needs.

b. Confidentiality of all data, including resident, employee and operations data

c. Quality Assurance and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

d. Compliance with current law and policy to provide a work environment free from harassment and all illegal and discriminatory behavior.

4. Supports and participates in common teamwork:

a. Cooperates and works together with all co-workers; plans and completes job duties with minimal supervisory direction, including appropriate judgment.

b. Uses tactful, appropriate communications in various situations.

c. Follows up as appropriate with supervisor, co-workers or residents regarding reported complaints, problems or concerns.

d. Promotes positive public relations with residents, family members, and guests.

e. Adheres to attendance policies, including clocking in and out for meal time, following break schedule, and seeking supervisor’s approval prior to working overtime.

f. Completes requirements for in-service training, uniform and dress codes including personal hygiene, and other work duties as assigned.

5. Assist supervisor with various tasks to support department operations as directed; may also be assigned special projects.

6. Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or re-designed depending on individual circumstances.

III. POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Minimal Education:

1. High school diploma preferred.

B. Minimal Experience:

1. Six months food service/kitchen experience in a hospital, institutional or restaurant setting

preferred.

2. Experience in long term care or health care is preferred

3.Food Handlers Card'

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This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous

People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects

Benefits:

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance