Dietary Service Worker

We are looking for a reliable dietary service worker to join our organization. You will be responsible for the preparation, presentation, delivery, service and cleanup of nutritious and healthy food to the members of our residential facility. You will have experience in food preparation, and understand the importance of following all health and sanitary precautions needed for food service. The successful candidate will ensure full compliance with nutritional standards, internal procedures and government regulations while preparing and serving foods and beverages to all residents. An understanding of quality customer service is important. Working in our facility requires compassion and strong teamwork skills are a must. We offer unique benefits as well as traditional benefits, a fun and collaborative working environment that is focused on resident care.

Duties and Responsibilities

Clean and set tables for residents

Set up any seasonal decorations, candles, or table cloths

Greet residents and assist them to their tables

Help cooks in preparing meals according to special dietary needs

Deliver prepared trays to tables or rooms

Assist residents with removing lids, arranging drinking straws, and locating utensils

Remove dirty dishes, trays, and utensils

Deliver used dishes, trays, and utensils to the kitchen for cleaning

Scrape, stack, or load dishes, utensils, glassware into the dishwasher as needed

Vacuum, sweep, or mop dining room

Remove trash; replace trash bags

Clean up resident spills as needed

Clear table as residents complete their meals

Follow and maintain all sanitation and safety procedures

Monitor and stock all food preparation stations

Prepare kitchen and food preparation for the next meal

Requirements and Qualifications

High school degree or equivalent preferred

Obtain and maintain a food handlers certification

Obtain and maintain CPR certification

Obtain and maintain DPS Fingerprint Clearance Card

Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Physically able to stand and move during the length of shift; able to bend and kneel through shift; able to pick up debris from the floor

Able to carry 25 or more pounds

Friendly polite and courteous demeanor

Able to take directions

Excellent communication skills

Work and cooperate as part of a team

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