Westminster Manor

Job Description

Job Title: Dietary Aide (Server)

Division: Dietary

Reports To: Dietary Manager

Summary: Responsible for efficient, courteous service in a clean, pleasant dining environment.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform defined work routines, using various dietary utensils, supplies and equipment as assigned by the Dietary Manager.*
• Provide assistance to the cook in the preparation and service of meals.*
• Assist in arranging trays, plating food and serving meals.*
• Meet scheduled meal and snack times.*
• Set up the dining room.*
• Wash and store dishes.*
• Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled.*
• Follow defined safety codes while performing duties.*
• Follow defined infection control procedures.*
• Understand facility’s fire and disaster plans.*
• Follow established procedures during drills and actual emergencies.*
• Be knowledgeable of federal, state, and facility’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures.*
• Attend inservice educational programs.
• Perform any other department duties as assigned by the Dietary Manager.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability:

Ability to read a limited number of two and three syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers. Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

Math Ability:

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions. Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables.

Education/Experience:

• High School Diploma/GED is preferred.
• Experience working with or caring for seniors is preferred.

Specialized Training:

• Facility training programs

Equipment:

• Dish washing machine

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:

• Punctuality
• Professionalism
• Organization
• Listening
• Patience
• Pleasant
• Helpful
• Friendly Demeanor

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds or assist residents with getting seated.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Auburn, NY 13021: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience:

• Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location