Dietary Aide (full-time) - $15/hr

Located in the heart of World Golf Village, Westminster St. Augustine, a Life Care Retirement Community, is currently accepting applications for the position of Dining Services Technician I to work on a full-time basis, 6am to 2:30pm.  As a part of the Dining Services Dietary Team in our Health Center, this individual will perform a variety of duties including minor food assembly, tray assembly, food delivery and service, dish washing and cleaning as assigned by Supervisors, such as assembly of trays and nourishment preparation and delivery, service of food to residents. As a part of the Westminster Family, this individual will be an important part of the resident’s daily lifestyle experience.   

EOE, DFWP - "We honor those who have served."

We Offer:

• Medical Insurance – three plan options
• Dental Insurance – three plan options
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Plans for medical and dependent care
• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance – benefit amount is three times annual salary (company paid)
• Long Term Disability – (premium paid by company)
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance – available to employee, spouse and child(ren)
• Hospital Indemnity Plan, Voluntary Group Accident and Voluntary Group Critical Illness
• Health Advocate – free assistance with resolving healthcare and insurance related issues
• 403(b) Retirement Plan and Profit Sharing Plan
• PTO Hours (hours can be sold in 20 hour increments as long as 80 hours remain afterwards)
• Bereavement Leave
• Paid Jury Duty
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free counseling for employees and their families
• Tuition Reimbursement Program (after 1 year of service)
• Resident Scholarship Program to assist in furthering education (after 3 months)
• Resident Christmas Fund for team members
• Foundation Mercy Fund
• Free Flu Shots and Hepatitis B vaccinations
• Discounted Meals
• Tickets at Work – discount pricing on travel and entertainment options
• Training & Career growth

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

The Dietary Server position must comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Communities including:

1. Perform table service and excellent customer based on established serving standards and guidelines.
2. Perform table service in a friendly, caring, professional and timely manner.
3. Serve the resident’s meal according to meal ticket.
4. Perform light cleaning and stocking duties as assigned by the supervisor.
5. Other functions include washing dishes, cutting deserts and preparing items for the next scheduled meal period or day.
6. Maintain temperature and sanitation logs as assigned by the supervisor.

The above position description is not to be construed as a complete listing of the assignments and responsibilities assigned to any employee; nor are such assignments restricted to those precisely listed in the description. This position description may change from time to time as the needs of the organization change.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent desirable

Requirements: 3 to 6 Months experience in a high volume dining environment or residential clinical dining environment.

Ability to read, write and speak the English language and understand and follow written and oral directions. Ability to perform basic math skills. Basic knife handling skills.

Customer Service skill sets. Full understanding of food service methods in a high volume full service dining environment. Florida Safe Staff certification required or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of date of hire.

Physical & Environmental Requirements And Sensory & Communicative Activities:

Finger Dexterity, Grasping, Reaching, Standing, Sitting, Lifting up to 50 lbs., Bending, Walking, Hearing, Speaking, Seeing, Manual Dexterity, Tasting, Smelling

AN INDIVIDUAL IN THIS POSITION WILL BE EXPOSED TO:

Inside/Outside environmental conditions.

Blood borne Pathogens

Respiratory Pathogens

MUST BE ABLE TO COPE WITH MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL STRESS OF THIS POSITION.

Salary : $15