Dining Services Assistant

Job Type

Full-time, Part-time

Description

Come join a caring team dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents. Pine Haven is currently looking for individuals aged 16 and older with previous food service experience to work at our Haven Drive campus.

Positions include - an every other weekend position (Saturday and Sunday) 6:00am-2:00pm.

Or a full time float position that would combine some 6:00 am-2:00pm and some 11:00am- 7:00pm positions.

The Dining Services Assistant at Pine Haven Christian Home works independently in a small household environment to provide our residents with nourishing, visually appealing, well balanced meals and a pleasant dining experience.

Essential duties and responsibilities

Serve meals that are appetizing, based on menu selections and preferences, in a timely manner to residents

Cook/Retherm (reheat) food to proper serving temperatures

Prepare and serve food in proper portions and proper consistencies (example: mechanical soft, pureed) according to the resident's dietary restrictions

Set up prior to meals, pour beverages, and place appropriate condiments on tables

Bus tables following meals

Perform dish washing and cleaning procedures as directed, including: cleaning work tables, refrigerators/freezers, sweeping and mopping floors, returning clean utensils and dishes to proper storage areas

Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas

Assist in all other scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established processes

Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazards

Follow proper sanitation and safety guidelines

Follow infection control and universal precautions policies and procedures to ensure that a sanitary environment is always maintained

Attend and participate in required training, conducted at time of hire and/or annually, that will include training designed to assure resident safety: i.e. fire safety, missing resident, evacuations, disaster response, etc.

Report any observed changes in a resident's needs and/or condition immediately to a license nurse or manager as appropriate Requirements

Requirements and qualifications

Experience in food service is required

Maintain good attendance, including timely arrival

Support positive working relationships with fellow team members

Interreact, communicate, and collaborate effectively with others

Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills required

Ability to work in a fast paced rapidly changing environment

Knowledge of or ability to learn proper food handling techniques and various diets (regular, mechanical soft, puree)

Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Must comply with Pine Haven's policies

Understands, supports, and is committed to Pine Haven's Mission, Vision and Values

Salary Description

$15.23-$16.58 based on experience