Dining Services Assistant

Pine Haven Christian Home•Sheboygan Falls, WI

About The Position

Looking for a part-time role where you can make someone’s day—one meal and one smile at a time? At Pine Haven Christian Home, our Dining Services Assistants are a key part of creating a warm, welcoming experience for our residents. From serving meals with a friendly touch to helping keep our dining spaces clean and inviting, you’ll play an important role in daily life here. You’ll work alongside a supportive team, build meaningful connections, and bring a little extra joy to every table. If you enjoy working with people and want a job that feels rewarding and purposeful, Pine Haven is the place for you.

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age
Experience in food service is required
Maintain good attendance, including timely arrival
Support positive working relationships with fellow team members
Interreact, communicate, and collaborate effectively with others
Attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills required
Ability to work in a fast paced rapidly changing environment
Knowledge of or ability to learn proper food handling techniques and various diets (regular, mechanical soft, puree)
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs.
Must comply with Pine Haven’s policies
Understands, supports, and is committed to Pine Haven’s Mission, Vision and Values

Responsibilities

Serve meals that are appetizing, based on menu selections and preferences, in a timely manner to residents
Cook/Retherm (reheat) food to proper serving temperatures
Prepare and serve food in proper portions and proper consistencies (example: mechanical soft, pureed) according to the resident’s dietary restrictions
Set up prior to meals, pour beverages, and place appropriate condiments on tables
Bus tables following meals
Perform dish washing and cleaning procedures as directed, including: cleaning work tables, refrigerators/freezers, sweeping and mopping floors, returning clean utensils and dishes to proper storage areas
Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas
Assist in all other scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established processes
Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry and free of hazards
Follow proper sanitation and safety guidelines
Follow infection control and universal precautions policies and procedures to ensure that a sanitary environment is always maintained
Attend and participate in required training, conducted at time of hire and/or annually, that will include training designed to assure resident safety: i.e. fire safety, missing resident, evacuations, disaster response, etc.
Report any observed changes in a resident’s needs and/or condition immediately to a license nurse or manager as appropriate