DINING SERVICES AIDE

Position Qualifications Ability to read, write, and speak English.Ability to follow directions. Willing to do simple repetitive tasks.Ability to communicate with, understand, empathize with, and be tolerant of residents, patients, visitors, families, peers, subordinates, supervisor, and outside contacts. Responsibilities Follow oral and written directionsAbility to set up trays & tables, serve trays to residentsAbility to serve in the dining roomAbility to clean trays and tables in the dining roomAbility to pour and cover beveragesAbility to assist in preparing and covering foodAbility to maintain a clean work areaAbility to assist in the proper care and use of kitchen equipmentAbility to attend in-service training programs for food service employeesAbility to observe and follow infection control procedures related to the Dietary DepartmentAbility to follow Resident’s Rights policies at all timeAbility to follow facility safety programAbility to come to work as scheduled and consistently demonstrate dependability and punctualityAbility to accept assigned duties in a cooperative mannerAbility to assume accountability for data contained in the employees’ handbookAbility to lift 50 lbs. or moreAbility to perform other related duties as directed by the Cook or Supervisor PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to stand for long periods. Must be able to tolerate frequent walking. Ability to lift, bend, reach, and push/pull loads required. Must be able to tolerate rapid fluctuations in workload.