Dining Server

Description

• Maintaining a clean work area by assisting with washing all pots, pans and cooking utensils used to prepare a meal.
• Taking drink and food orders, serving residents and guests in a professional and efficient manner.
• Clearing, sanitizing, and setting tables, removing garbage from the kitchen and cleaning trash containers, thoroughly reviewing and completing daily checklist of duties for maintaining and cleaning kitchen and dining areas.
• Safely operating and cleaning all kitchen equipment and cooking utensils.
• Supporting all catering, room service, special party needs, marketing functions, etc.
• Maintaining safety standards as outlined by Cedarhurst of Yorkville guidelines for infection control.
• Utilizing basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, rations, and proportions to practical situations.
• Assisting in controlling food costs, when possible.
• Ensuring effective communication is being utilized by community staff with the residents' families concerning residents' care, encompassing their physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing.
• Remaining current and up to date with all food safety licensing requirements for FDA, state, county, and local authorities along with ensuring all guidelines are adhered to.
• Ensuring table settings meet Cedarhurst of Yorkville's dining standards.
• Assisting in cleaning work areas, dining room floor, dining room tables, and dining room chairs after each meal and occasionally after special events, sweep, vacuum, and mop floor at the end of shift.

Requirements

• Cedarhurst of Yorkville considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in testing requirements (such as TB) and using designated PPE when required.
• 0-2 years of previous experience preferred.
• CPR or BLS certification preferred.
• Reading and following recipe books, as well as reading labels.
• Applicable state/county licensure preferred.
• Understanding dining menus and can effectively communicate information to residents.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand/move, communicate, and identify written information.The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds independently; occasionally lift and/or move up to 200 pounds with assistance.
• Possessing a working knowledge of individual assignments and resident dining needs.
• Be able to demonstrate proficiency in Internet browsers (e.g. Explorer, Chrome, and Fire Fox), Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel, Word and Publisher, electronic health records (EHR) systems, and any HR related systems if applicable.
• Working well with others and taking direction from management, as well as taking initiative with the capability to engage in conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees, and others as needed.
• High School Diploma or equivalent

Benefits

• Cedarhurst of Yorkville believes that its team is its greatest asset. For this reason, we provide our team members with extensive training as well as personal and career development opportunities.
• Cedarhurst of Yorkville offers a competitive benefits package including medical insurance coverage, life insurance, long-term disability coverage and a 401(k) Plan with company match (after 1 year of service).

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance