Dining Room - Dining Aide - On Call

Cascadia Senior Living•Olympia, WA

About The Position

Dining Aide POSITION SUMMARY The Dining Aide helps create a joyful and vibrant community by providing prompt and excellent service to residents when serving meals and performing other duties. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS Is prompt and reliable in coming to work. Reads production orders on coded menu cards on trays to determine items to place on tray. Apportions and places food servings on plates and trays according to diet list on menu card. Relays orders to the kitchen and serves courses from kitchen and service bars. Observes diners to anticipate needs, respond to any additional request(s) and to determine when a meal has been completed. Prepares items such as eating utensils, napkins, and condiments on trays. Places servings in blender to make foods soft for liquid diets. Records amount and types of special food items served to residents. Clears and resets counters or tables at conclusion of each course. Maintains assigned station, including table pieces and chairs. Assists residents to dining area if required. Delivers prompt and courteous service. Attends and participates in required meetings and trainings. Stays Current on all system assigned tasks and duties. Washes and puts away dishes as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Basic knowledge of various kitchen equipment and appliances.
Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
Maintains current food handler’s card required.
Meets all mandatory health requirements by State regulations.
Maintains clean, neat, comfortable, safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.
Relates positively and communicates appropriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other employees.
Has compassion and a special interest in working with the senior population.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays and overtime, to meet the requirements of the position.
Pass a criminal background check and fingerprint check.
Ability to work independently (with minimum supervision)

Responsibilities

Is prompt and reliable in coming to work.
Reads production orders on coded menu cards on trays to determine items to place on tray.
Apportions and places food servings on plates and trays according to diet list on menu card.
Relays orders to the kitchen and serves courses from kitchen and service bars.
Observes diners to anticipate needs, respond to any additional request(s) and to determine when a meal has been completed.
Prepares items such as eating utensils, napkins, and condiments on trays.
Places servings in blender to make foods soft for liquid diets.
Records amount and types of special food items served to residents.
Clears and resets counters or tables at conclusion of each course.
Maintains assigned station, including table pieces and chairs.
Assists residents to dining area if required.
Delivers prompt and courteous service.
Attends and participates in required meetings and trainings.
Stays Current on all system assigned tasks and duties.
Washes and puts away dishes as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.