Dining Services Aide

Sprenger Wellspring Silver Maple • Lorain, OH

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As a Dining Services Aide in a Grace Management Services facility, you will be responsible for various aspects of food service, including meal preparation, serving, dishwashing, and maintaining a clean work environment. You will work as part of a team to ensure residents receive quality meals and services. This role requires adherence to all facility policies and procedures, including those related to resident's rights, infection control, and safety. You will also be expected to attend in-services and represent the dietary department professionally.

Requirements

• Must be able to follow written and oral direction.
• Must be able to read and write the English language.
• Accountable for the information in the employee handbook.
• Understands that exposure to a hazardous chemicals or blood borne pathogens is a possibility in long term care.

Nice To Haves

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred

Responsibilities

• Setting up resident trays and dining room tables.
• Meal service including tray service to rooms or dining rooms.
• Bussing trays in the dining room.
• Assisting in preparing, portioning, and covering foods and beverages.
• Maintaining a clean work environment.
• Assisting in the proper care, use, and cleaning of food service equipment.
• Working as a team with the food service staff.
• Performing all aspects of dish washing, including scraping soiled dishes, operating the automated dish machine, supervising travel through the dish machine, sorting clean dishes, and transporting them to storage areas.
• Assessing problems and breakdowns in dish washing machinery and reporting this information to the dietary manager.
• Working cooperatively with food service staff and other departments.
• Adhering to all facility policies and procedures including resident’s rights, infection control, and safety.
• Attending in-services, seminars and food shows as directed by supervisor.
• Representing the dietary department in a professional manner and accepting duties from supervisor in a cooperative manner.
• Completing other assigned duties as assigned by Dietary Manager.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED