Dietary Aide

Type

Part-time

Hours

TBD

Salary

TBD

Contact Information

Contact: Rouzbeh Moradhasel
Phone: 530-889-8122
Fax: 530-889-1834
Email: rmoradhasel@platinumseniorliving.com
Website: oakwoodseniorliving.yolocare1.com

Description

JOB SUMMARY: The Kitchen Assistant is responsible to provide gracious tableside dining service to residents, in addition to cleaning the area of the dining room and/or kitchen and assisting the cook with food preparation as well as assisting in serving meals .In addition, the Kitchen Assistant is responsible for the actual operation of the commercial dishwasher and the cleaning of all pots, pans, utensils, etc. Will occasionally rotate to other positions within the department when necessary.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Assist residents in the dining room to be seated and make menu selections.

* Initiate the serving of beverages and cold food items to the residents in the dining room.

* Provide tableside service to the residents of hot food selections.

* Buss and reset the tables in the dining room following each meal time.

* Assist the cook with food preparation before each meal.

* Assist the cook to label and properly cover and store unused foods after each meal time.

* Operate the dishwasher, put dishes and utensils away.

* Assist the cook to put away inventory and meat orders.

* Restock dining room tables with condiments.

* Observe when food and dining room supplies are low and is responsible to report the need for reorders to the Dietary Lead/Director.

* Perform any dining room cleaning, etc. after resident meals are served.

* Perform other duties as necessary when directed by supervisor.

* Must oversee residents during meals %u2013 No more than 2 kitchen assistants in the kitchen during meals.

QUALIFICATIONS/SPECIFICATIONS:

* Enjoys working with the elderly.

* Communicates with residents during meals to ensure an enjoyable dinning experience.

* Enjoys serving food.

* Exhibits good customer service orientation.

* Is able to handle complaints graciously.

* Is able to lift 20 lbs. consistently, bend, twist, stoop and be on feet for an extended period of time.

* Is dependable.

* Is a quick learner.

* Follows directions well.

* Is well groomed.

* Has the ability to communicate with the residents.

EDUCATION: Must be able to converse in English and understand written English language.

EXPERIENCE: Will train the selected candidate.

Updated on May 3, 2017