SUMMARY: Under the general direction of Culinary Director and Lead Server, primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting with the overall functioning of the dietary department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

• 
  Ensure the highest quality of customer service is available for our residents.

• 
  Set up of the dining room tables for meal times.

• 
  Serve resident meals.

• 
  Cleaning of dining room, kitchen, or other areas as directed by supervisor.

• 
  Assisting with the preparation of/cooking of menu items as directed by Culinary Supervisor/cook.

• 
  Transports trash and waste to disposal area.

• 
  Notes areas or articles in need of repair.

• 
  Supervision of staff and overall kitchen operation when acting as cook.

• 
  Other duties as assigned by supervisor or Executive Director.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 
  Excellent communication skills and a compassion for older adults

• 
  Training and experience in dietary/food service techniques.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret facility forms, signs and product instructions. Ability to speak clearly and interpret verbal communication.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• 
  Interpersonal relationship skills

• 
  Problem solving and logic skills

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, talk, bend, stretch, pull or push and lift items. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

American House Senior Living Communities has been serving seniors and their families for nearly 40 years. Our goal is to provide quality care at an affordable price. Offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, respite care, and hospice care services, there's an American House that's right for you.

Job types: Full-time, Part-time

Work location: On-site