Job DetailsLevelEntryJob LocationTalmage Terrace - Athens, GAPosition TypePer Diem (PRN / As Needed)Education LevelHigh SchoolSalary Range$20.00 HourlyTravel PercentageNoneJob ShiftRotating Day & EveningJob CategoryDining - HospitalityDescription Position SummaryThe Food Services Attendant assists in the portioning, assembling and or serving of meals for residents, following established procedures under the direct supervision of the Food Services Manager or appointed supervisor. Assist with the cleaning of the kitchen and food service areas to include utility equipment and dishwashing after meals are served.Key Responsibilities
- Welcome patrons and customers as they arrive.
- Direct and escort guests to their seats.
- Provide menus and suggest menu items.
- Provide detailed information on menu items.
- Suggest daily specials.
- Serve welcome drinks and take orders.
- Repeat orders to ensure accuracy.
- Relay orders to the kitchen and ensures that all orders are delivered on time.
- Ensure the accuracy and quantity of every order.
- Serve food as it arrives and refills glasses.
- Prepare tables by laying tablecloth and dishes.
- Offer desserts and drinks to patrons.
- Clean tables and dining areas including counters.
- Deliver food items to tables in a professional and timely manner.
- Ensure that food presentation is up to the mark.
- Maintain appropriate stock levels.
- Provide customers with checks and take payments.
- Attempt to up-sell food and beverage items.
- Thank customers as they leave.
- Clear tables and clean tabletops.
- Replace tablecloths and clear dishes.
- Ensure fresh dishes are set on all tables for next customers.
- Serves meals and nourishment to residents and visitors.
- Serves food from the steam table, providing table service or passing out food trays.
- Sets up tables for special functions when applicable.
- Assists with inventory, ordering food supplies and storing supplies after receiving.
- Complies with Wesley Woods' standards of conduct and job-related behavior.
- Attends required courses and training.
- Complies with hazardous material management procedures.
- Complies with annual employee health assessment.
- Maintains acceptable attendance standards.
- Performs other responsibilities as required.
NONEUNDER 1/31/3 TO 2/3OVER 2/3StandXWalkXSitXUse hands to finger, handle or feelXReach with hands and armsXClimb or balanceXStoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlXTalk or hearXTaste or smellXNONEUNDER 1/31/3 TO 2/3OVER 2/3Up to 10 lbs.XUp to 25 lbs.XUp to 50 lbs.XUp to 100 lbs.X+ 100 lbs.XQualificationsMinimum Qualifications
- High school certification or equivalent.
- Two (2) years' experience in serving food preferably in healthcare, long term care and/or assisted living facilities
or institutional food service.
- Ability to read (in English) and interpret menus and diet sheets.
- Ability to lift up to fifty pounds; to bend, stoop and twist.
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
- Normal kitchen conditions in a long-term care or assisted living care facility.
- May be required to wear uniforms.
Additional InformationThis position works on an as needed basis and the schedule will fluctuate based upon community needs. This position's schedule also requires a minimum of working one (1) shift per pay period and/or two (2) shifts per month. Flexibility in working hours is necessary to fulfill job responsibilities including a rotating schedule, evening, or weekend availability. The employee is subject to personnel policies and procedures prescribed for all employees.Note: Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above, but these items are subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.EEO/AA StatementWesley Woods does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran/Reserve/National Guard status.The above statements are intended to generally describe the work being performed by people to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills, required of the personnel so classified. Based on established department or facility standards, employees may not perform all the duties listed in this job description.