Dining Room Aide: Elevate the Resident Dining Experience

The Alden Network; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Paid Time Off

Retirement / Pension Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

The Alden Network is hiring a compassionate dining room attendant to serve residents, guests, and visitors in a full-service setting. You will handle meals, beverages, desserts, and therapeutic diets as directed, while maintaining cleanliness and table presentation.

Candidates should have high school education, be able to read and speak English, and possess CPR or obtain certification within 90 days. A courteous, cooperative attitude with staff and residents is essential.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Must possess current CPR certificate or become certified within 90 days of employment.
• Experience to include waitress responsibilities or interest in the same.
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language in an understandable manner.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions that are in the best interest of the residents, staff, and families.
• Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies/personnel and the general public in a professional manner.
• Must possess ability and a willingness to work harmoniously with other personnel
• Must demonstrate the ability to handle confidential data with professional discretion.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm

Responsibilities

• Follow established departmental policies and procedures, including appropriate dress code.
• Report all concerns, complaints made by the resident or their family to the Hostess.
• Participate in in-service education programs and meetings.
• Orient new employees to the facility, his/her department, and its policies and procedures.
• Recommend to the Hostess the equipment and supply needs of the department.
• Maintain proper table and linen set-up of tables in full-service dining rooms.
• Prepare plates, salads, and desserts according to recipes and salad/dessert cycle menu in an attractive manner with use of garnishes at each meal.
• Prepare beverages for service at each meal.
• Correctly serve resident in the full-service dining room therapeutic diets per the menu extensions.
• Bus dishes from the tables after each meal, bring dishes to the kitchen to be washed and return them to the dining room for set up.
• Serve ice cream to residents, guests, visitors, and staff in the ice cream parlor.
• Serve appetizers, liquor, beer, and wine daily to the residents from the bar.
• Prepare popcorn daily and clean every evening according to established sanitary standards.
• Follow cleaning schedule assignments.
• Assist with food preparation, table set-up and food service during dinner shows and special functions.
• Prepares snacks as instructed per menu cycle.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Waitress experience

English proficiency

Independent decision making

Professional discretion

Team player

Patience and enthusiasm

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Job description

The Alden Network is hiring a compassionate dining room attendant to serve residents, guests, and visitors in a full-service setting. You will handle meals, beverages, desserts, and therapeutic diets as directed, while maintaining cleanliness and table presentation.

Candidates should have high school education, be able to read and speak English, and possess CPR or obtain certification within 90 days. A courteous, cooperative attitude with staff and residents is essential.