Open Arms Senior Living

Position Description

Position Title: Food Service Worker

Department: Food Service

Supervisor: Kitchen Manager

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for providing food service to the residents of Open Arms Senior Living in a positive and friendly manner. Services may include – related services, set-up and cleanup of dining room, food preparation, serving food, and dishwashing.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School education/GED or previous work experience.
Experience in working with older adults.

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

This position requires the incumbent to:

Possess a sensitivity and aptitude for working with the elderly.
Prioritize and organize work effectively and efficiently.
Possess skills to communicate effectively with residents, families, staff and other customers.
Possess the ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, correspondence and documentation, including medical terminology, in English.
Be punctual with a good attendance record.
Must demonstrate good interpersonal skills.
Understand how to use, carry and be responsible for the cell phone while on duty.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND TASKS:

Kitchen Helper

Utilize food preparation tools and equipment, as directed by the cook
Able to complete simple food preparation
Able to use portion control when serving food
Able to assemble, dish and plate food according to the scheduled menu
Help to minimize waste and excess food
Maintain high quality food standards

Safe Food Handling

Practice strict personal hygiene including proper hand washing techniques
Utilize gloves when handling cold and ready to eat foods
Monitor time and temperature of foods
Hold hot foods at 140⁰ F or above and cold foods at 41⁰ F or below
Avoid cross-contamination
Store and label foods properly

Dining Room Attendant

Be familiar with weekly menu
Wash and sanitize tables
Know basic place settings when setting a table
Set tables with place settings and condiments
Replenish condiments as needed
Prepare beverages and serve per resident request
Set up bussing station in a convenient, yet out of the way location
Transport food and supplies to other areas of the building as needed
Meet time schedule of meal service
Perform plate service for meal delivery
Follow service etiquette
Be sensitive to and meet the needs of the residents, following through with their requests
Clear tables between courses and at the end of the meal service

Dishwashing

Operate dishwasher according to directions
Scrape, rinse, rack, wash, air dry and put dishware and kitchenware away
Keep an inventory of dishwashing supplies

Cleaning

Clean and sanitize work areas, including dining room tables
Recycle cans and plastic in appropriate areas
Assist with cleaning of dining room and kitchen
Dispose of trash in proper place
Clean and maintain dining room appliances and dining room area

Other duties as assigned

Support the mission and values of Open Arms Senior Living

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This Job Description is not an exhaustive list of all skills, responsibilities, or efforts associated with a job. They reflect principal job elements essential for performing the job and evaluating performance.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

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