ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

It is understood that every incidental duty connected with operations listed in the job description is not always specifically described, and that employees, at the discretion of management, may be required to perform duties not within their job descriptions. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Receives direction from the Director of Dining & Culinary Services and assists in the overall management of the unit’s operations. Assists in planning and developing daily operations. Assists in scheduling, supervising, and participating in the operational duties specific to the unit.
• Schedules daily work assignments for all dining room personnel, assigning specific jobs and spot checking to ensure standards are met.
• Assists in recruiting, supervising, training, scheduling, disciplining, reviewing, and directing the dining room staff.
• Responds to residents’ inquiries and resolves residents’ complaints.
• Maintains and ensures safe facility environment including standards for maintenance and upkeep of dining room area and wait stations, food production and handling, cooking, housekeeping, sanitation, dress, cash control, and employee hygiene. Notifies Director of Dining & Culinary Services of all unusual events, circumstances, or other safety or quality control issues.
• Represents Village On The Isle in a professional and positive manner at all times. Maintains and enhances VOTI’s image when interacting with residents, guests, associates, and vendors.
• Performs opening and/or closing management procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this job.

ESSENTIAL MENTAL AND PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

The essential mental and physical functions listed below are required in order for an employee to be able to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly frequent movements from place to place within the unit. Bend, lift, carry, reach/extend arms and hands above shoulder height frequently, or otherwise move in a constantly changing environment.
• Lifting, carrying, and pushing up to 25 lbs. regularly, 30-35 lbs. frequently, and up to 50 lbs. occasionally.
• Ability to stand for the entire work day and to climb steps regularly.
• Withstanding temperature extremes in freezer, refrigerator walk-in and grill areas.
• Reading and writing work-related documents in English.
• Speech recognition and clarity, including the ability to understand the speech of residents and co-workers and the ability to speak clearly so that you can be understood by customers and co-workers in English.
• Constantly communicates and receives verbal communication with other employees in fast-paced environment.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work is conducted primarily in health care facility. There is possible exposure to communicable diseases and blood and body fluids that may contain HIV and/or HBV. This position frequently requires working within strict deadlines, under stressful conditions and with a variety of personalities, who may at times be emotional.

MISSION STATEMENT

Village On The Isle is a not-for-profit continuing-care retirement community affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. We are committed to sharing God’s love by promoting individual growth and dignity, enhancing the quality of life and meeting the human and spiritual needs of our residents, staff and community. It is not a requirement to be Lutheran to work at Village On The Isle.