Dining Attendant - On Call, Evenings - Care Center

Scope:

• Must create a pleasant atmosphere for residents in the dining rooms.

• Must meet the needs of the residents in a timely matter to ensure quality care and customer service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for setting/clearing tables and arranging seating, setting flatware. Ensure glasses and coffee cups are free of water spots and stains. Responsible for cleaning dining room between and after meal service. Responsible for gathering soiled items from tables, carts, trays and satellite dining areas and performing dish and utensil washing.

• Responsible for maintaining and organization of clean dishes by putting them away in proper locations. Assist in cleaning tables and chairs, vacuuming dining areas, sweeping and mopping kitchen floor areas.

• Perform all daily tasks in accordance with sanitary, safety and infection control policies and procedures.

• The duties and responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.

Education and Experience Required:

• Must have experience in a service-oriented profession preferred but not necessary.

• Ability to follow written and oral instructions accurately.
  

• Must have a patient and positive outlook towards the elderly.
• Must have the ability to work effectively independently and as a team.
• Must have the ability to work with a variety of residents with differing values, attitudes, capabilities and dispositions.

• Must complete and pass a state required background study.

• Able to physically perform the duties required by the position.

• Required to have the ability to read, write and speak English well enough to communicate with staff, residents and visitors.

Reports To:
Culinary Supervisor, Dining Attendant Lead