Assures dining areas are pleasant, clean, safe and comfortable for residents meals. Serves residents meals and buses tables and cleans area.

• Cleans and prepares dining room and tables in restaurant style dining appearance. Sets tables and assures condiments are filled and available.
• Prepares drink station and/or salad bar according to department policies and procedures.
• Takes orders for meals from residents using excellent customer service skills.
• Assures drinks are filled according to residents requests and are kept filled as needed.
• Serves residents according to their choices using a pleasant, patient voice and attitude.
• Cleans tables, chairs, floors, equipment, dishes and kitchen following communitys policies and procedures.
• Sets up room trays and delivers to residents as needed.
• Stocks supplies as requested.
• Maintains confidentiality of residents personal information in and out of the community and protects and supports residents rights.
• Maintains a professional appearance by wearing clean, pressed required uniform and a demeanor that encourages a positive nurturing environment for the residents, families, vendors, and guests.
• Maintains a positive customer service environment and practices honesty and integrity in all aspects of performance.
• Assists residents to dining room, makes sure all residents are given an opportunity for a meal.

• Interpersonal skills to communicate with residents and staff.
• Must show compassion and genuinely care for the elderly and disabled.
• Must be knowledgeable of the location of the MSDS sheets on hazardous materials and able to understand the guidelines.
• Must be able to work independently and as a team.
• Have appropriate health certifications as required by local, state and federal health departments.

Education/Experience: Must possess education that provides skills to read and comprehend simple procedures. High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Working Environment/Physical Requirements: Light physical effort required to handle object up to 20 pounds occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently. Must be able to bend, stoop, and handle bulky objects.