Woodland Pond at New Paltz is Hiring!
Dining Room Assistant (57742)
It's Not Work When You're Doing What You Love! Woodland Pond at New Paltz is a CMS 5 Star Rated Continuing Care Retirement Community. Woodland Pond has an excellent reputation for quality care and exceptional service. If you are interested in our commitment to a positive, nurturing workplace environment for staff, we want to hear from you! We offer an excellent salary, benefits and perks.
Dining Room Assistant Responsible to Position Classifications Duty Manager Hourly/Non-exempt Directly Supervises and Evaluates None Is Back Up To: Wait Staff Is Backed Up By: Dining Room Manager WOODLAND POND CONFORMANCE STATEMENT In the performance of their respective duties and responsibilities, all employees are expected to conform to the following: Performing quality work with or without direct supervision Interacting professionally with other employees, residents, guests, and all others Working effectively and in accordance with the Woodland Pond Communication Fundamentals Completing tasks independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations Complying with all federal, state and local standards, guidelines and regulations as well as Woodland Pond policy and procedure at all times Position Summary The Dining Room Assistant fosters an enjoyable casual dining experience while providing quality customer service and attending to dining related concerns or matters needing attention. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (*CF indicates Critical Function) Coordinates the Outlook calendar system in order to maintain proper timing of reservations (*CF) Contacts residents, as needed, to review menu options. Receives food orders for to-go and takeout meals and coordinates all delivery and pick-up (*CF) Makes sure that the dining room is free of potential hazards to residents, including stowing all walkers and other ambulatory devices in the proper location (*CF) Ensures that the wait staff complete evening closing tasks, in the absence of the Dining Room Manager, as per the closing checklists (*CF) Monitors wait staff to ensure all meals, wine, dessert, and other miscellaneous charges are captured properly Attends weekly meeting with the Director of Resident Services to identify and discuss changes or concerns affecting the well-being of a resident (*CF) Rounds the dining room during meal service to assist the wait staff while promoting a pleasurable experience Assists the wait staff, when necessary, with taking food orders and waiting on tables Follows all emergency procedures and proper evacuation of the dining room Maintains proper hygiene while serving, to include wearing gloves and washing hands when needed Completes all required training and in-services All other duties as assigned GENERAL SKILLS AND ABILITIES Maintains high standards for work areas, attitude and appearance Understands that honesty and ethics are essential in the performance of duties Possesses basic food handling skills and food safety knowledge Willing to learn and grow Demonstrates maturity in judgment and behaviors Able to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and holidays Maintains predictable and reliable attendance, wearing the appropriate uniform as assigned DEgree of travel Occasional off-site meetings, seminars, and conferences Disruption to Routine Must adapt to frequent schedule changes. Possible overtime. Safety Hazards in Job Moderate physical and emotional stress associated with food service Physical Demands Never Occasionally Frequently Continually Sit X Stand X Walk X Bend/Stoop X Squat X Crawl X Climb X Reach Above Shoulder Level X Kneel X Balance X Lift, Carry, Push, Pull Maximum 10 Lbs. X Maximum 20 Lbs. X Maximum 50 Lbs. X Maximum Over 50 Lbs. X Must Be Able To See X Hear X Speak X Use One Hand X Use Both Hands X Environmental Conditions Never Occasionally Frequently Continually Involves Being Inside X Outside X Exposed to Temperatures of 32ûF and less X 100ûF and more X Wet & Humid Conditions X Noise, Vibration X Fumes, Dust X Hazards, Exposure Never Occasionally Frequently Continually Infectious Wastes X Toxic Chemicals X Needles/Body Fluids X Radiation X Chemotherapeutics X Occasionally = 1% to 33% of the time Frequently = 34% to 66% of the time Continually = 67% to 100% of the time EMployers DIsclaimer All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an ‘at will’ employment relationship ACKNOWLEDGMENT I have read and understand the responsibilities of my position at Woodland Pond as outlined in this job description. _________________________________________ ____________________ Employee Signature Date _________________________________________ ____________________ Human Resources Signature Date
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