Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION: DINING ROOM ATTENDANT (PART-TIME, EVERY OTHER WEEKEND)

JOB SUMMARY: The Dining Room Attendant is responsible for meal service within a 48-bed assisted living community. This position is responsible for providing exceptional hospitality and prompt service. Outside of meal delivery, meal service times, and dining room set up-clean up, some light housekeeping duties are required to maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the community. During the community growth period, the dining room attendant will assist the care partners by providing additional support to the residents. This may include encouraging and assisting residents during activities, assistance with laundry, or aiding other team members delivering support to residents who require assistance bathing, toileting, grooming, or eating.

JOB DUTIES:

- Responsible for the cleanliness of the dining room including removing all dishes after each meal service, replacing table linens, setting tables, and stocking condiments/paper products and dining room accessories.

- Provide assistance to the cooking staff in preparation and service of meals, beverages, and snacks.

- Serve plated meals to senior residents understanding that each may have different dietary restriction, preferences, or needs in relation to meals.

- Set up/clean up and maintain food supply of any buffet style, family style or special event food service.

- Wash & store dishes, flatware and all equipment related to serving.

- Stay abreast of dietary restrictions among the 48 residents including allergies and food preferences. Immediately communicate concerns to a clinical care partner or supervisor. Intervene when safety is a top priority.

- Know and communicate the menu and be able to communicate resident needs between the residents and the kitchen team.

- Follow cleaning schedules as defined by management to include cleaning defined common areas of the community. This includes dusting, moping, vacuuming, removing trash and cleaning/disinfecting bathrooms to maintain a high standard of cleanliness throughout the facility.

- In the absence of a kitchen team member, assist with food delivery and shelf stocking.

- Properly use janitorial equipment and supplies.

- Recognize spills, stains, tears or other maintenance issues and bring to the attention of management.

- Get to know each resident and their preferences to make their experience personal and provide customer service BEYOND their expectations.

- Follow defined hygiene and safety codes while performing all duties.

- Understand the community plans for fire/disaster/evacuation & assist care staff with resident needs in the event of an emergency.

- Respect the rights, dignity and privacy of each resident throughout all interactions.

- Respect the property of each resident as well as the facility and take care in handling personal belongings.

- Respond promptly to resident requests and engages appropriate staff person if unable to fulfill resident needs/requests.

- Adhere to The Landing Senior Living Employee Handbook, Employee Code of Conduct & all policy/procedures of the company.

- Perform other department duties or special assignments as directed by management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES and JOB REQUIREMENTS:

- High school diploma/GED preferred but not required.

- Must be able to communicate effectively (written and oral) with residents, families, and staff.

- Physically able to climb, bend over, kneel, stoop, crawl, push, pull, reach, carry and stand for long periods of time, move dining room furniture and carry food trays.

- Should be prepared to be on your feet 8-12 hours per day (excluding lunch and breaks).

- Must be customer service oriented, able to multi-task and patient/compassionate towards seniors.

- CPR/First Aid & Choking Prevention/Treatment training (provided through employer).

- Must be able to adhere to a schedule, work independently and pay attention to detail.

- Ability to work collaboratively with a team to achieve a common goal.

- Must attend/complete all required training, in-service, orientation, and staff meetings.

- TB skin test, drug screen and criminal background check required.

The Landing Senior Living is an equal opportunity employer. The Landing Senior Living does not condone or tolerate harassment. The Landing Senior Living requires all employees to maintain a discrimination-free and harassment-free workplace. The Landing Senior Living is a smoke-free work place.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $14.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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