Dining Assistant/Server

Ecumen•Detroit Lakes, MN

18d

About The Position

The Dining Assistant assists with food preparation, serving, and cleanup. The role maintains an orderly work area, follows facility policies and procedures, demonstrates high levels of service, and complies with federal and state regulations. The position is full-time, day shift, with an every-other-weekend rotation at Ecumen Detroit Lakes, a senior living community with independent living and assisted living apartments, nursing home beds, and memory care residences.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to follow facility safety rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, including those concerning vulnerable adults and abuse, HIPAA, residents’ rights, universal precautions, AWAIR, OSHA, right-to-know requirements, SDS, ADA, HUD policies and procedures, and fair housing laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

Provide welcoming, responsive, friendly, and courteous service to residents, families, and guests.
Serve meals according to residents’ diet orders and portion sizes, ensuring food is served at the proper temperature.
Maintain a clean, sanitary, safe, and efficiently organized work area.
Label, date, and rotate products to maintain an adequate supply of fresh food and supplies.
Operate equipment safely.
Complete assigned opening and closing duties.
Perform routine daily and weekly cleaning responsibilities.
Notify a supervisor when changes in a resident’s personal health are observed.
Respond to resident requests, special requests, concerns, and complaints, and promptly notify a supervisor.
Work effectively with others in a demanding and changing environment and support community employees as directed by the leadership team.
Assist with special functions as directed.
Respect facility property and supplies.
Follow facility policies and procedures and comply with applicable federal and state regulations.