Dining Services Assistant

Position: Dining Services Assistant-1
## Dining Services Assistant-1

Apply locations:
Jackson, OHtime type:
Part time posted on:
Posted 3 Days Agojob requisition :
JR-5249

Community Name:

Four Winds Community The Dining Services Assistant is responsible for performing a variety of tasks (usually not requiring cooking) in the preparation, service and clean-up for meals served to residents and staff in the community and other special events.
** Essential Functions Statement(s)
*** Assists Cook as needed
* Carries pans, kettles and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator
* Prepares nourishments according to community procedures
* Executes the sanitation process by the following:
Washes tables and chairs in the dining room;
Sweeps and mops the dining room floor as assigned;
Takes trash to the dumpster;
Washes dishes and silverware according to dish washing procedures;
Puts clean dishes and silverware away;
Assists with cleaning of equipment and kitchen as assigned;
Maintains clean, neat, and orderly work areas
* Assists with meal service duties through the following:
May set dining room tables for meals; may work on meal tray serving line;
May serve meal trays to residents (waiter style, as needed);
Checks meal trays for accuracy before they leave the kitchen area;
Clears tables of dishes and trash;
Pushes food carts to appropriate nursing wings;
Communicates with residents during meal times to enhance homelike dining experience;
Assists with clean-up after each meal and preparation for next meal;
Thinks and acts calmly and logically to meet unusual occurrences of the job without being thrown off stride
* Follows all appropriate safety and security guidelines, procedures and protocol for residents in the unit
* Maintains appropriate, effective communication with residents, and with residents' family or other significant relationships
* Provides all care, treatment and services with appropriate dementia care protocols
* Participates in relevant educational and training activities as appropriate
* Performs all other duties as assigned or directed
** Competency Statement(s)
*** Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
* Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
* Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
* Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
* Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
* Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
* Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
** Skills & Abilities
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* Education:

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED):
Preferred

* Experience:

Six months to one (1) year related experience preferred
* Computer

Skills:

Ability to learn basic computer applications
* Other Requirements:
Must be able to operate the following equipment: mixers, stoves, microwaves, blending equipment, coffee makers, ovens (occasionally), slicer;
Must be able to proficiently use sharp cooking utensils (i.e., knives, etc);
Must have the ability to understand directions;
Must have the ability to read, write, understand and speak the English language;
Must be able to multi-task and work with a high degree of flexibility;
Special care or dementia care employees will have additional training in the care and treatment of dementia residents;
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
Must be able to work with Dietary Staff, residents, families, and other community staff;
Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook
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