Server/Dining Assistant

Ecumen•Duluth, MN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Ecumen Lakeshore is hiring a Dining Assistant. The Ecumen Lakeshore community includes 100 independent living and 40 assisted living apartment homes, 20 additional residences for seniors requiring memory care services as well as short-term rehab and post-hospital care private rooms to care for up to 60 patients along the picturesque shore of Lake Superior in Duluth, Minnesota. Ecumen is an industry leader dedicated to advocating for older adults by providing housing choices, compassionate healthcare, and innovative services. For 160 years Ecumen has cared for those in need. Now, as Minnesota’s 8th largest senior living provider, we continue to advocate for those we serve. The Dining Assistant is responsible for assisting with food preparation, serving and cleanup. Maintains work area in proper order and follows established policies and procedures of the facility while demonstrating high levels of service. Complies with all federal and state regulations.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
Ability to follow all safety rules, regulations, policies and procedures of the facility including but not limited to: Vulnerable Adult and Abuse Policy, HIPAA, Resident’s Bill of Rights, Universal Precaution, AWAIR, OSHA, Right to know, SDS, ADA, HUD Policy and Procedures, Fair Housing laws and regulations

Nice To Haves

Pick up a minimum of 4 shifts/4 weeks with 2 of those shifts being on a weekend

Responsibilities

Provides exemplary service to our residents, families and guests, ensuring all feel welcome and are given responsive, friendly and courteous service.
Serves meals to residents per diet order and portion size. All food will be served at the proper temperature.
Maintains a clean, sanitary, safe and efficiently organized work area.
Products will be labeled, dated and rotated ensuring an adequate, fresh inventory of food and supplies.
Operates all equipment, specific to duties, in a safe manner.
Completes opening and closing duties as assigned.
Accomplishes routine, daily and weekly cleaning responsibilities.
Notifies supervisor if any changes in residents’ personal health is observed.
Responds to resident requests and special requests, concerns or complaints and promptly notifies supervisor.
Partners effectively with others in a demanding and changing environment, supports all employees within the community as directed by the leadership team.
Assists with special functions as directed.
Demonstrates respect for facility property and supplies.