Dining Services Assistant (Dishwasher) - Part Time

Description

At King's Grant, we are seeking a dedicated and team-oriented Dining Employee to join our dining services team. In this role, you will work closely with your colleagues to ensure that all dining duties are performed efficiently and effectively, with a strong focus on providing exceptional service to our residents.

The primary responsibilities of the Dining Services Utility Clerk are to assist the dining department in all aspects of the dining experience; to include but not limited to bussing tables and cleaning/sanitizing dishes, cleaning/sanitizing kitchen and dining rooms, stocking inventory, dining room support, etc.

Part Time hours, to include every other weekend (Saturday & Sunday) along with varying hours during the week.

• Having prior experience in restaurant/dining field is a plus.
• Strong verbal communication skills; ability to speak with appropriate grammar.
• Ability to process information accurately, make appropriate decisions and take appropriate action based upon the information available.
• Strong customer service skills; maintain a hospitality approach to engaging with all individuals.

Requirements

• Operate dishwasher. Clean and sanitize dishes, utensils and serving trays after meals.
• Operate equipment including, but not limited to, dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, griddle, toaster in order to perform job duties.
• Empty trash receptacles and take to trash bin.
• Be versatile and flexible to assist in any dining area needed as well as perform all functions as Dining Services Assistant as needed.
• Stock, remove, cover and store all foods and condiments in units. Label and date all food items. Discard all food items as required under regulations.
• Stock food that has been delivered using First In, First Out method. Check items labeled by the end of the shift. Checks dates and expiration dates on all stock.
• Store cleaning chemicals and sanitizing solutions in proper location and maintain knowledge of proper and safe use of cleaning and sanitizing solutions used to complete work.
• Read and review instructions and information on break-down sheets, labels and diet information cards; including food preparation requirements (regular, pureed, mechanical soft) portion sizes and resident preferences, allergies, etc. in order to properly serve residents.
• Ensure that food that has been prepared is ready to serve at resident meal times and served at the proper temperature and as requested by the resident.
• Prepare and deliver trays as required for delivery.
• Keep all food preparation and service areas clean and sanitized.
• Assist in training new employees and help them learn position.
• Demonstrate dependability, reliability and punctuality. Report to work when scheduled, ready to work.
• Assist residents in the dining room, take orders, deliver food, refill drinks, bus tables, etc.
• Recognize the varying dietary needs of an aging population.