Dinning Room Attendant

Golden Bell Senior Living; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Golden Bell Senior Living seeks a Dining Room Attendant to prepare healthy meals and ensure residents receive food suited to their needs. You will coordinate with Dieticians and report allergies or restrictions for care plans.

Responsibilities include setting up dining areas, serving meals, clearing tables, maintaining cleanliness, stocking ingredients, and assisting with menu planning and budget tracking. Prior experience in senior dining is preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a dietary aide
• Further experience in customer service will be appreciated
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines
• Skilled in preparing meals according to instructions
• Apt in operating cookware, bakeware and cooking appliances
• Friendly with good communication skills
• High school diploma or equivalent; certification in food services is a plus

Responsibilities

• Set up dining areas with cleanliness and order
• Prepare meals under supervision of dietary manager or cook
• Deliver dishes and trays at designated times and rooms
• Take down dining areas and collect plates, glasses
• Discard leftovers and take out garbage
• Clean food stations and wash dishes, cookware and silverware
• Stock ingredients and monitor inventory
• Assist in tracking expenses and menu planning
• Help maintain kitchen equipment and appliances

Skills

Dietary aide exp

Customer service exp

Sanitation knowledge

Meal prep

Cookware handling

Communication skills

High school diploma

Education

HS diploma or equiv

Senior Living exp preferred

Tools

Safety guidelines knowledge

Job description

Description

A Dining Room Attendant is responsible for preparing healthy meals and ensuring that patients have the proper

foods based on their needs. They work closely with Dieticians, providing them details on allergies or

restrictions to create plans accordingly.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Set up tables or other dining areas with attention to cleanliness and order
• Prepare meals under the supervision of a dietary manager or cook
• Deliver dishes and trays at designated times and rooms
• Take down dining areas and collect plates, glasses etc.
• Discard leftovers and take out garbage
• Clean food stations and wash dishes, cooking vessels and silverware
• Stock ingredients and monitor inventory
• Assist in keeping track of expenses and menu planning
• Help maintain kitchen equipment and appliances

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proven experience as a dietary aide
• Further experience in customer service will be appreciated
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines
• Skilled in preparing meals according to instructions
• Apt in operating cookware, bakeware and cooking appliances
• Friendly with good communication skills
• High school diploma or equivalent; certification in food services is a plus

Education and Experience :

• Senior Living experience preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods walking or standing.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and place up to 60 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to work days, nights, weekends, and/or holidays as needed.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and wipe frequently.
• Must frequently immerse hands in water.
• Must be able to work in a hot and damp environment.