Dining Services

United Church Homes•Jackson, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dining Services Assistant is responsible for performing a variety of tasks (usually not requiring cooking) in the preparation, service and clean-up for meals served to residents and staff in the community and other special events.

Requirements

Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions (Accountability)
Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly (Accuracy)
Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word (Communication, Oral)
Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely (Communication, Written)
Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures (Customer Oriented)
Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals (Interpersonal)
Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace (Honesty / Integrity)
Ability to learn basic computer applications
Must be able to operate the following equipment: mixers, stoves, microwaves, blending equipment, coffee makers, ovens (occasionally), slicer
Must be able to proficiently use sharp cooking utensils (i.e., knives, etc)
Must have the ability to understand directions
Must have the ability to read, write, understand and speak the English language
Must be able to multi-task and work with a high degree of flexibility
Special care or dementia care employees will have additional training in the care and treatment of dementia residents
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Must be able to work with Dietary Staff, residents, families, and other community staff
Must be able to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook

Nice To Haves

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED)
Six months to one (1) year related experience

Responsibilities

Assists Cook as needed
Carries pans, kettles and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator
Prepares nourishments according to community procedures
Executes the sanitation process by washing tables and chairs in the dining room; sweeping and mopping the dining room floor as assigned; taking trash to the dumpster; washing dishes and silverware according to dish washing procedures; putting clean dishes and silverware away; assisting with cleaning of equipment and kitchen as assigned; maintaining clean, neat, and orderly work areas
Assists with meal service duties through setting dining room tables for meals; working on meal tray serving line; serving meal trays to residents (waiter style, as needed); checking meal trays for accuracy before they leave the kitchen area; clearing tables of dishes and trash; pushing food carts to appropriate nursing wings; communicating with residents during meal times to enhance homelike dining experience; assisting with clean-up after each meal and preparation for next meal
Thinks and acts calmly and logically to meet unusual occurrences of the job without being thrown off stride
Follows all appropriate safety and security guidelines, procedures and protocol for residents in the unit
Maintains appropriate, effective communication with residents, and with residents' family or other significant relationships
Provides all care, treatment and services with appropriate dementia care protocols
Participates in relevant educational and training activities as appropriate
Performs all other duties as assigned or directed