Dining Room Aide

About the Role

Serves residents, guests, and visitors food in the full-service “restaurant-style” dining room in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, facility policies, and as directed by the Administrator.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent
• Must possess current CPR certificate or become certified within 90 days of employment
• Experience to include waitress responsibilities or interest in the same
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions that are in the best interest of the residents, staff, and families
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies/personnel, and the general public in a professional manner
• Must possess ability and a willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel
• Must demonstrate the ability to handle confidential data with professional discretion
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday
• Must possess sight/hearing senses or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of the position can be fully met
• Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with the residents, family members, personnel, and support agencies
• Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability
• Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position
• Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times hostile people
• May be required to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc. in excess of fifty (50) pounds throughout the day
• Must be able to taste and smell food to determine quality and palatability
• Is subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc., including exposure to the (HIV) AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses

Responsibilities

• Follow established departmental policies and procedures, including appropriate dress code
• Report all concerns, complaints made by the resident or their family to the Hostess
• Participate in in-service education programs and meetings
• Orient new employees to the facility, his/her department, and its policies and procedures
• Recommend to the Hostess the equipment and supply needs of the department
• Maintain proper table and linen set-up of tables in full-service dining rooms
• Prepare plates, salads, and desserts according to recipes and salad/dessert cycle menu in an attractive manner with use of garnishes at each meal
• Prepare beverages (coffee, ice water, juices, hot water for tea, lemonade, etc.) for service at each meal
• Correctly serve residents in the full-service dining room therapeutic diets per the menu extensions
• Bus dishes from the tables after each meal, bring dishes to the kitchen to be washed, and return them to the dining room for set up
• Serve ice cream to residents, guests, visitors, and staff in the ice cream parlor
• Serve appetizers, liquor, beer, and wine daily to the residents from the bar
• Prepare popcorn daily and clean every evening according to established sanitary standards
• Follow cleaning schedule assignments
• Assist with food preparation, table set-up, and food service during dinner shows and special functions
• Prepare snacks as instructed per menu cycle
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Time Off
• Retirement / Pension Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance