What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dining Worker position at Wesley Enhanced Living?
Overview
Come see why Wesley Enhanced Living is Ranked #5 in the Nation as a Best Workplace in our industry!
Position Summary
The Universal Dining Worker is a versatile member of the Dining Services team, responsible for performing a variety of tasks to ensure a high-quality dining experience for residents at WEL. This role includes duties related to food preparation, service, and sanitation, ensuring that meals are served in a pleasant, efficient, and hygienic manner. The Universal Dining Worker is expected to provide excellent customer service and contribute to a positive dining atmosphere and will perform other duties as required.
Essential Duties and Functions
- Responsible for creating an enjoyable dining experience for residents and guests.
- Familiar with daily menu, including key ingredients and preparation methods.
- Interact with residents or guests in a friendly and respectful manner, responding to any inquiries or concerns promptly and professionally
- Communicate effectively with back of house to ensure smooth operation and timely service.
- Assist with the coordination and execution of special events, such as holiday meals, celebrations, or catering services for meetings or functions within the community if applicable.
- Assist with basic food preparation tasks, such as chopping vegetables, preparing salads, and assembling sandwiches.
- Set up and replenish food stations, buffets, and dining areas with appropriate items.
- Assist with training new team members and providing ongoing support to colleagues.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in dining areas, including clearing tables, sanitizing surfaces, and replenishing condiments.
- Assist in dishwashing and ensuring that dishes, utensils, and equipment are cleaned and stored properly if applicable.
- Adhere to food safety protocols, including proper handling and storage of food items, and sanitation guidelines.
- Provide personal assistance to residents who may need help with seating, carrying trays, or cutting food.
- Responsible for knowing and understanding meal special dietary needs, to ensure residents receive properly prepared food if applicable.
- Follow all food safety and sanitation guidelines, including proper handwashing, food storage, and temperature control.
Qualifications
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At WEL, you will be paid at a competitive rate and enjoy a generous benefits package!
Some of our benefits include :
WEL is ranked #5 in the nation on the 2024 Fortune Best Workplaces in Aging Services list, and has been a Certified Great Place to Work for the past six years in a row. We got here because of our amazingly talented employees and their commitment to our mission of making a compelling difference in the lives of our residents!
We welcome your application and invite you to visit : www.wel.org to learn more about our 130 year young organization, our enhanced living philosophy, and our award winning team of employees.
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An Equal Opportunity Employer | Influenza Vaccine Employer
Employment Type : Full Time
