Minimum Qualifications

Educational Requirements and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent, but not necessary
• Must be able to read and write
• Follow instructions with a positive attitude
• Experience a plus, but not required

            Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Willingness to work with the elderly in a senior living environment
• Effectively communicate with Residents, guests, employees, and supervisors
• Must be able to work on all Holidays and for pre-planned special events

Position Summary

            Serving Residents meals in a professional manner, carrying out the spirit of the “Living in Style” program.  Must implement proper food handling and cleaning techniques to ensure optimal infection control.  Conduct oneself in a manner in which contributes to an environment conducive to the provisions of quality resident services.  Responsible for set-up and cleaning of the Dining Room while maintaining or exceeding hospitality and service standards.  Assist food servers with dining services to Residents as needed.

Primary Responsibilities

1. Greeting and seating Residents and Guests.
2. Responsible for taking meal/beverage orders and serving requested items according to established policies.
3. Maintain all side stations and dining areas using the “clean as you go” policy.
4. Follow daily and weekly cleaning schedules.
5. Assist with orientation and training of new food servers.
6. Practice all safety and loss prevention procedures.
7. Maintain or exceed standards of appearance, cleanliness, personal sanitation, and hygiene.
8. Attend all in-services as required.
9. Actively incorporates Pinnacle Standards into everyday performance.
10. Perform all other reasonable tasks assigned by your supervisor.

Physical Requirements

            Physical Demands:

                        How much on-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities?

                        Show the amount of time by checking the appropriate boxes below.

                                                                                                Amount of Time

                                                                                                              Under 1/3 to              Over

                                                                                           None            1/3             2/3           2/3

                        Does this job require that weight be lifted or force be exerted?  If so, how much

and how often?  Check the appropriate boxes below.

Amount of Time

                                                                                                               Under 1/3 to             Over

                                                                                           None            1/3             2/3           2/3

                        Does this job have any special vision requirements?  Check all that apply.

                        _/_ Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less

                        _/_ Distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more

                        _/_ Color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)

                        _/_ Peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down to

       the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point)

_/_ Depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distance and

       spatial relationships)

_/  Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp

       focus)

___ No special vision requirements.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.  The employee may be required to perform other work related tasks as assigned or requested by the supervisor or management.  The job description is simply a communication tool and is subject to change as the need prevails.  This document is not intended to imply a written or implied contract of employment.