The Role
Serves meals and beverages to residents, accommodates dietary requests, ensures correct diets, assists with food preparation and resident transportation, cleans and sanitizes dining and kitchen areas, stores food safely, follows infection-control and ServeSafe procedures, and supports the culinary team.
Summary Generated by Built In
- Ensures that all meals are served in a patient and pleasant manner
- Provides superior customer service to the residents for whom mealtimes may be the most valued social experience during the day
- Accommodates the needs of the residents by making any changes residents request pleasantly and timely
- Refills drinks throughout the meal
- Take all suggestions, concerns, and requests to the Culinary Director
- Assists the cook with any food prep that is required
- Responsible for cleaning up after meals
- Ensures each resident receives the correct diet
- Assists residents to and from the dining area as needed
- Safely operates hot and cold beverage dispensers
- Ensures that frozen, cold and dry foods are stored properly
- Performs daily tasks as set forth by the Culinary Director/Manager and cooperates with all staff in the best interests of the residents and acts as a team member in all areas
- Cleans and sanitizes work areas and equipment
- Possesses knowledge of kitchen safety and sanitation measures
- Possesses knowledge of Serve Safe procedures
- Knowledge of serving techniques, portion control and presentation
- Attendance is required during inclement weather
- Follows infection control policies & procedures
- Follows all policies & procedures of Runk and Pratt
- Maintains appropriate & respectful conduct within the workplace
- Provides support in any area that may arise that is above and beyond the normal expectations for this position.
- Graduation from high school or GED
- Complete annual in-service training as required
- State Police background check that is free from barrier offenses
- A current Tuberculosis screening on or within 7 days prior to the first day of employment and free from Tuberculosis
- The ability to meet physical requirements for position
- Schedules are flexible based on needs of residents
- Must have open weekend availability & holiday hours required
- The ability to pass a drug test
Skills Required
- High school diploma or GED
- Completion of annual in-service training as required
- State Police background check free from barrier offenses
- Current tuberculosis screening completed within seven days before the first day of employment, with negative results
- Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position
- Flexible schedule based on resident needs
- Open weekend availability and ability to work holidays
- Ability to pass a drug test
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The Company
What We Do
Runk & Pratt is a family-owned and operated healthcare enterprise based in Virginia that has provided senior living services, including assisted living, independent living, and memory care, for over 30 years. The company integrates technology and holistic care to foster community, wellness, and quality of life for seniors. Beyond senior care, the organization has expanded into hospitality, event management, and recreational services, maintaining a strong commitment to compassionate, values-driven service.
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