JOB SUMMARY
This position will set up the dining room, host residents, take meal orders and serve food. Work also includes clearing, cleaning and setting a section.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Maintain sanitation and safety standards.
- Take orders and serve residents in a timely and gracious manner, including watching for and helping any resident needing assistance throughout the entire meal.
- Clear, clean and setup a section, including washing tables, chairs and pedestals and vacuuming; assist with any related cleaning duties in the department.
- Set-up, serve and clean up after special events.
- Answer phone, assist residents with food purchases and prepare coffee as required.
- Perform section duties including, but not limited to: creamer and fill pitchers, dish desserts, pre-pour beverages, plate butter, make garnishes and dish fruit for breakfast.
- Deliver (and/or return) room trays to/from residents unable to attend meals.
- Perform hosting and other duties and projects as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
- Education Background
- No Education Background required for this position.
- Licensure, Registration, Certification
- Current Washington State Food Handler's Permit.
- Special Training/Skills
- Understanding and knowledge of nutrition and diet and related procedures.
- Knowledge of and practicing sanitation, cleanliness and personal hygiene.
- Basic computer skills needed.
- Reliability in attendance and punctuality.
- Pleasant demeanor, including good communication skills and cooperative attitude when working with staff and residents.
- Maturity and sensitivity toward employees, residents, visitors and guests.
- Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively and efficiently.
- Demonstrated ability to be patience, flexible and adaptable.
- Demonstrated ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language to communicate with all customers.
- Work Experience
- On-the-Job training will be provided.
- Physical Demands
- Able to work on ones feet for long periods of time.
- Able to bend, squat, reach and carry numerous items daily.
- Able to push loaded carts long distances.
- Able to push and carry up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
- Able to adjust to frequent temperature changes when entering/exiting refrigerators and freezers.
- Able to work overtime, weekends and holidays as necessary.
- Understand there is a possibility of cuts, burns and falls in light of good safety measures.
INFECTIOUS RISK CATEGORY
SOME (COVID-19) RISK: Possible occupational exposure to residents or clients with COVID-19. May require personal protective equipment (PPE) to be worn during some aspects or seasons of job.
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