CJT - Dining Technician

Convivial Life•Venice, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Culinary Services Director, the Dining Technician is the direct liaison between the main production kitchen and the satellite Household kitchens. The Dining Technician is responsible for performing a myriad of tasks as a direct support for the household kitchens such as: delivering food and supplies, setting up and breaking down service areas before and after meals periods, maintaining clean and organized foodservice areas, monitoring proper food rotation and sanitation processes and fulfilling special requests for residents, guests and staff. The Dining Technician is also responsible for performing light food prep such as preparing salads, sandwiches, fruit, desserts and texture modified food items. Additionally, the Dining Technician will assist in ware washing, general cleaning, receiving stock and organizing storerooms to support the production kitchen. The Dining Technician respectfully interacts with all residents, family members, visitors, colleagues and staff. This is a safety sensitive position.

Requirements

Partial High School education; High School Diploma/G.E.D. equivalent preferred.
At least 2 years of relevant work experience required
Food Safety Certified
Demonstrated talent for interacting with a wide variety of people
Ability to effectively organize and coordinate multiple priorities; ability to work well as a team leader; ability to problem solve
Strong sanitation habits.
Genuine interest in geriatrics and compassion for aging.
Strong customer service abilities; actively looks for ways to assist residents and coworkers.

Responsibilities

Responds to resident inquiries and resolves resident complaints.
Loads and unloads inventory from trucks.
Stocks storeroom.
Maintains the kitchen, serving, and dining areas in clean and orderly condition at all times by sweeping, mopping, emptying trash, wiping counters and equipment and organizing shelves in order to maintain a sanitary work station and to meet mandated health compliance requirements.
Light food preparation work such as washing and peeling fruits & vegetables
Transporting food carts to and from designated serving areas
Performs clean-up duties after each meal service; and, prepares and sets up for next meal.
Stocks service areas with supplies such as coffee, food, tableware, and linens
Follows guidelines for proper ware washing and sanitation.
Accomplish tasks under minimal supervision
Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job.