New Hope White Lake is a new senior living community looking for a dedicated, energetic, professional individual with a passion for providing a high standard of hospitality for seniors. 

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

An employee in this position is responsible for the safe handling and serving of foods for residents in a Home for Aged (HFA) Assisted Living and Memory Care environment. An employee in this position works under the supervision of the Chef.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve residents in dining room at meal times; develop and maintain an open relationship with residents of the community through regular interaction, encouragement and support.
• Assist cook with dishes as needed.
• Record refrigerator and freezer temperatures daily.
• Maintain clean work environment; including dining room and kitchenette area.
• Practice appropriate safety, environmental, and infection control procedures.
• Help with cleaning in the kitchen as needed.
• Become familiar with location of community's Disaster Manual and Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and the reporting system specified in the Right to Know policy.
• Excellent attendance, timeliness in reporting to work, and discussion of all absences, injuries and illnesses with Chef.
• Attend minimum of 10 in-service training programs per 12-month period.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS - KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Affinity for seniors and genuine care regarding their well-being with an ability to maintain appropriate attitude and conduct for the welfare of residents; compassionate; demonstrate an appreciation of the heritage, values, and wisdom of the resident and an understanding of their rights, the aging process and diseases of the elderly.
• Present an open, positive, and professional image to all residents, visitors, co-workers and general public by displaying general warmth and kindness in a friendly, courteous and respectful manner at all time and under all circumstances.
• Display honesty, integrity, dependability and ability to work as a team member, possess good interpersonal skills and maintain a positive attitude toward employment; ability to communicate effectively and appropriately and maintain confidentiality of resident information in compliance with HIPPA regulations.
• Reliable transportation to work with flexibility to work on any day of the week, any designated shift.
• Ability to identify own personal strengths and weaknesses and discuss with supervision.
• Satisfactory references, background check, drug screen, pre-employment physical and current TB Test (or chest x-ray) for tuberculosis.