Culinary Assistant - Server/Dishwasher
About The Position
The Culinary Assistant - Server/Dishwasher enhances the SRI Management experience in Artful Dining for residents, families, and guests and promotes the organization’s golden-rule core value. Under general supervision, this role assists with food preparation and serving, dishwashing, cleaning, and maintaining a safe and orderly kitchen and dining environment. The assistant supports a dignified, caring atmosphere, responds courteously to residents’ and family members’ requests, works collaboratively with associates and management, and follows applicable policies, procedures, and HIPAA regulations. The position is located at Vineyard Bluffton in Bluffton, South Carolina.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED, less than one year of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
- Ability to write simple correspondence.
- Ability to present information effectively in one-on-one and small-group situations to customers, clients, and other employees.
- Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
- Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including occasionally lifting or moving up to 50 pounds.
Responsibilities
- Assist with food preparation according to the established menu when needed.
- Follow departmental sanitation, safety, and cleaning procedures and schedules.
- Wash and store dishes using proper cleaning procedures.
- Serve and assist residents in the dining room at breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily.
- Clean the kitchen, food service equipment, and food storage areas daily.
- Maintain a clean, safe, orderly environment for residents and perform scheduled cleaning in the kitchen and dining room.
- Support a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, families, visitors, and associates.
- Respond promptly and courteously to requests for assistance from residents and family members.
- Communicate effectively in a language each resident can understand.
- Maintain a safe and secure work environment; use safe working habits and body mechanics and immediately report hazards to a supervisor.
- Follow established policies and procedures during emergencies.
- Work as a team player and maintain a positive, respectful attitude toward work issues, policies, procedures, residents, families, visitors, associates, and management.
- Comply with attendance and call-off policies and attend or participate in trainings, in-service meetings, and mandatory meetings.
- Wear clean and appropriate attire in accordance with the dress code policy.
- Refer inquiries about resident care from families and visitors to the immediate supervisor rather than discussing care issues.
- Understand and follow HIPAA regulations.
- Assist in training new dining services employees when necessary.
- Take initiative, seek additional information, offer solutions or suggestions, and take on special projects or assignments outside regular duties.
- Perform other reasonable duties as assigned or requested.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
