Dining assistant

Ridgeway Post AcuteALF in; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridgeway Post AcuteALF in is seeking a Dining Services Aid to assist with the preparation and serving of meals for residents. The role involves learning kitchen routines swiftly, cleaning dishware, and ensuring safe food handling.

You will help with various meal preparations and maintaining cleanliness across the kitchen and dining areas, while complying with guidelines and participating in staff training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to read technical procedures and follow recipes.
• Must obtain and maintain food handler certificate.
• Standing and walking frequently with lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing and serving meals to residents.
• Strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
• Operate dishwasher and maintain kitchen sanitation.
• Carry out trash and keep kitchen and dining areas clean.
• Support orientation and training of dietary staff as needed.

Skills

Reading recipes

Follow procedures

Team cooperation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Reports to: Lead Cook and Dining Services Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

General Purpose

The primary role of the Dining Services Aid is to assist with the preparation and serving of all meals to the residents of the community. Assignments are determined by the needs based on the activity of the shift. Reports to the Lead Cook and the Dining Services Manager.

• Must be able to learn new food service routines within a short period.
• Assist with serving the different meals.
• Assist with preparing different meals.
• Must strip down returned trays and start washing dishes.
• Check and record chlorine concentration and water temperature of dishwashing machine at the beginning of shift.
• Observe the water temperatures of dishwasher during dishwashing cycles.
• Operate dishwasher.
• Maintain quaternary solution in sanitizer buckets.
• Prepare nourishments and snacks.
• Put groceries away in a safe, orderly and clean manner.
• Clean work surfaces in the kitchen, dining room, and refrigerators.
• Sweep, mop, and maintain floors in the kitchen and dining area.
• Carry out trash and garbage in the kitchen and dining areas.
• To leave the kitchen in a clean and sanitary manner and be of assistance when called upon by the Lead Cook or Dining Services Manager.
• Participate in the orientation and on-going training of dietary staff.
• Ability to work in cooperation and harmony with personnel in all departments, upholding company values.
• Follows all applicable federal, state, and corporate guidelines, standards, and policies and procedures.

Supervisory Requirements

This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

Qualification

Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

Language Skills

Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and follow recipes. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers and employees.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Must obtain and maintain food handlers' certificate.

Physical Demands

The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities: Standing and /or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally. Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently. Talking and /or hearing very frequently. Tasting and /or smelling very frequently. Lifting up to 50 pounds frequently. Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally. Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.

Additional Information

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status.