Resident Dining Aide & Kitchen Support

Sr Companies; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

SRIM Management in Gainesville, VA is seeking a dining services assistant to enhance the resident dining experience. Under supervision, you will help with food preparation and serving for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while promoting SRIM's values and providing a safe, respectful environment.

You will follow sanitation and safety procedures, keep kitchens and dining areas clean, assist residents, and participate in trainings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Experience in food service or dining assistance preferred.
• Ability to read and follow safety/sanitation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assists when needed in preparation of food according to the established menu.
• Follows departmental procedures including sanitation, safety, and cleaning schedules.
• Follows proper cleaning procedures when washing and storing all dishes.
• Serves and assists residents in the dining room at breakfast, lunch, and dinner on a daily basis.
• Cleans kitchen, food service equipment, and food storage areas daily.
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly environment for all residents.
• Performs daily general cleaning duties in the kitchen and dining room according to established cleaning schedules.
• Ensures and supports a dignified and caring atmosphere for residents, families, visitors, and associates.
• Responds promptly and courteously to residents’ and family members’ requests for assistance.
• Communicates effectively in a language that each resident is capable of understanding.
• Maintains a safe and secure working environment free of objects/situations that could cause harm and/or falls to residents, families, visitors, and associates.
• Practices good body mechanics and safe working habits.
• Observes and reports safety hazards immediately to supervisor.
• Knows, understands, and follows established policies and procedures in emergency situations.
• Works as a team player with other associates and management in accomplishing work assignments.
• Demonstrates a positive and respectful attitude about work issues, policies, and procedures.
• Demonstrates a positive and respectful attitude with residents, families, visitors, associates, and management.
• Complies with attendance and call off policy.
• Attends and/or participates in trainings, in-service meetings, and mandatory meetings.
• Wears clean and appropriate dress per established dress code policy.
• Refrains from discussing resident care issues with families and visitors and refers all inquiries to immediate supervisor.
• Knows, understands, and follows HIPAA regulations.
• Assists with the training of new employees in dining services when necessary.
• Takes initiative in work, seeks out additional information, and offers solutions/suggestions.
• Takes on special projects or assignments outside of regular duties.
• Performs all other reasonable duties as assigned or as requested.

Skills

Food service

Safety compliance

Resident communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

SRIM Management in Gainesville, VA is seeking a dining services assistant to enhance the resident dining experience. Under supervision, you will help with food preparation and serving for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while promoting SRIM's values and providing a safe, respectful environment.

You will follow sanitation and safety procedures, keep kitchens and dining areas clean, assist residents, and participate in trainings.