Bistro Attendant

Job Summary

The bistro attendant is responsible for preparing and serving quality food according to established recipes and following the prepared recipes and menus while providing dining and table services to residents and guests in the community’s dining rooms and designated areas in accordance with Thrive Senior Living standards. They are responsible for proper meal and dining services and the cleaning of the dining rooms.

Essential Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals that are palatable and appetizing.
• Review menus prior to preparation of food to assure accurate preparation.
• Recognize and respond to dietary emergencies and report observations.
• Has knowledge of Daily and Anytime Menu items and can provide general description to the residents and guests
• Assists residents with menu selections and responds to pertinent questions about menu items
• Responsible for taking meal and beverage orders and serving requested items according to established guidelines
• Responds to the dining needs of the residents and guests while maintaining Thrive hospitality and service standards
• Attends premeal briefing to gain knowledge of the meal and meal support activities
• Follows all local, state and federal policies regarding food handling
• Maintains standards of cleanliness, hygiene and health standards
• Maintains assigned tables and surrounding area in a complete state of cleanliness, appearance and readiness
• Performs dining room setup and reset of tables in accordance with dining room procedures
• Supports the dining room decorum and etiquette standards
• Performs and completes opening and closing checklist criteria
• Performs and completes side work duties as assigned
• Maintains and protects the confidentiality of resident information at all times
• Safe food handling is practiced at all times to prevent an outbreak of food borne illness
• Completes daily, weekly and monthly cleaning assignments
• Maintains all work areas in a healthful and safe condition
• Assists in dining room and surrounding areas for proper directional flow, organization and supplies placement
• Partners with community team to ensure community is in compliance with OSHA requirements and promotion of Risk Management programs and policies; adherence to safety rules and regulations
• Practices safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheets) and Lockout Tagout procedures
• Actively participates as a member of a team and committed to working toward team goals
• Demonstrates in daily interactions with others, our Team Member Credo
• Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Handson experience with industrial washing machines
• Ability to follow instructions and help with various tasks, as needed.
• Time management skills
• Attention to detail and sanitation rules.
• Availability to work in shifts, during weekends and evenings.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma
• 1 2 years’ experience working in dining room