Summary:

Performs a variety of dining service functions in serving and maintaining clean, sanitary and organized conditions of dining areas, facilities and equipment. May assist in some aspects of food preparation.

Responsibilities:

1. Perform defined work routines, using various dining service utensils, supplies and equipment as assigned by the Dining Services Director.
2. Assists with any and all aspects for dining service set-up, including preparing beverages, salads and desserts and other food items as instructed and in accordance with recipes, and assistance at catering events. Ensure all foods are served at proper temperatures and on time.
3. Assists with dining room set-up including setting tables, stocking buffets and serving residents.
4. Assist with any and all aspects of clean-up to ensure all dining service areas are maintained in accordance with policies and standards by completing daily cleaning duties, busing tables, sweeping, mopping and vacuuming, washing dishes, removing trash, stocking and storing items correctly and keeping all dining service work areas clean.
5. Assist in receiving and storing food and supplies.
6. Follow all safety procedures and protocol as mandated by Aperion policy, federal and state regulations and standard food handling practice and report all hazardous conditions, defective equipment and accidents or incidents to the supervisor immediately.
7. Follow infection control procedures, including proper hand washing, food storage, food disposal and wearing protective clothing and equipment when handling waste and cleaning agents.
8. Be knowledgeable of Federal, State, and Community’s rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
9. Stays active and current with educational programs and meetings.
10. Perform other department duties or special assignments as directed by the Dining Services Director or designee.

Person – Centered Care Culture and Expectations Related to the Role:

1. Makes the setting become home to the resident allowing them to have a voice in their choices.
2. Helps make the setting a healthy and happy place.
3. Treats residents as you would a valued family member with kindness and respect.
4. Ability to be open-minded and flexible in meeting the needs and desires of the resident and their family.
5. A desire to learn about the residents by observing their behavior and listening to them.
6. A willingness to take an active role rather than waiting to be told what to do.
7. A desire to solve problems using common sense and creativity and seeking help when needed.
8. A desire to have a voice in the care and concerns of the resident.
9. A desire to be a good team member and show respect for other team members.
10. Participates in training on solving conflicts and works to solve conflicts.
11. Discusses concerns about a resident in private with appropriate people, for example – the leadership team, resident’s family, etc.
12. Thinks of new ideas and fun activities that will interest the residents.
13. Is sensitive to residents with dementia and tried to find ways to connect with them.
14. Encourages and supports residents to continue to maintain independence and to continually learn and grow.

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

1. High School diploma or GED desired or in process, must be 16 years of age.
2. Previous dining service experience is desirable.
3. Ability to read, understands and follows recipe instructions, diet orders, resident preference cards, and work assignments.
4. This position will show a willingness to perform routine, repetitive tasks with frequent interruptions.
5. Must be patient and tolerant toward staff, residents, and family members.
6. Must have or be willing to receive a vaccine prior to beginning work.

Other Qualifications:

Aperion Care – Hidden Lake requires drivers of licensed company vehicles and those using their own vehicles for business purposes have the appropriate driver’s license, insurance coverage, and meet the auto liability carrier’s driver’s criteria.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

The physical activities, demands and working conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.

The Dining Services Associate stands and walks intermittently throughout the working day, as well as reaches, stoops, bends, lifts, carries, and manipulates various food products, dietary supplies and equipment. The Dining Services Associate must have an ability to work with chemicals and cleaning agents. Must be able to withstand exposure to temperature and humidity changes as in entering refrigerated storage areas, working at ovens, ranges, dish-washing machines, and at steam tables. This employee must be free from infections or diseases.

•Must have the ability to lift and carry a 27-inch-long tray weighing 20lb from a height of 36 inches and carry a distance of 100ft

•Must be able to walk continuously for mile, push and/or pull a 180lb sled a distance of 20ft requiring 30lbs of force;

Must be able to push a wheelchair with a load of 200; bs for a distance of 100ft; push/pull 30lbs; and perform 1 full squat.