Dining Services Assistant

United Church Homes•Jackson, OH

About The Position

The Dining Services Assistant performs a variety of tasks, usually not requiring cooking, to support meal preparation, service, and cleanup for residents and staff, as well as special events. The role assists the Cook, prepares nourishments, supports meal service, and helps maintain clean and orderly dining and kitchen areas. The assistant communicates with residents during meals to enhance a homelike dining experience and follows safety, security, and dementia-care protocols. The position also requires flexibility, effective communication with residents, families, and community staff, and participation in relevant training activities.

Requirements

Ability to accept responsibility and account for actions.
Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Customer-oriented approach while following company procedures.
Ability to work well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
Honesty and integrity.
Ability to learn basic computer applications.
Ability to operate mixers, stoves, microwaves, blending equipment, coffee makers, ovens occasionally, and a slicer.
Ability to proficiently use sharp cooking utensils such as knives.
Ability to understand directions.
Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English.
Ability to multitask and work with a high degree of flexibility.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work with Dietary Staff, residents, families, and other community staff.
Ability to adhere to all terms and conditions set forth in the United Church Homes Employee Handbook.

Nice To Haves

High school graduate or GED.
Six months to one year of related experience.

Responsibilities

Assist the Cook as needed.
Carry pans, kettles, and trays of food to and from work stations, the stove, and the refrigerator.
Prepare nourishments according to community procedures.
Wash dining room tables and chairs; sweep and mop the dining room floor as assigned; take trash to the dumpster; wash and put away dishes and silverware; assist with cleaning kitchen equipment and the kitchen; and maintain clean, neat, and orderly work areas.
Support meal service by setting dining room tables, working on the meal tray serving line, serving trays to residents as needed, checking trays for accuracy, clearing tables, and pushing food carts to appropriate nursing wings.
Communicate with residents during meals to enhance a homelike dining experience.
Assist with cleanup after each meal and preparation for the next meal.
Think and act calmly and logically when addressing unusual occurrences on the job.
Follow appropriate safety and security guidelines, procedures, and protocols for residents in the unit.
Maintain appropriate and effective communication with residents and their families or other significant relationships.
Provide care, treatment, and services in accordance with appropriate dementia-care protocols.
Participate in relevant educational and training activities as appropriate.
Perform other duties as assigned or directed.