Dining Room Team Leader: Part-time (30hrs/wk)

Job Description

Job Description

Kendal at Oberlin is a full-service life plan community, which primarily serves older adults in the Quaker tradition. Residents are assured a lifetime of healthcare including short- and long-term nursing services, memory care and assisted living. Equally important, residents enjoy an independent, enriching living experience.

Kendal at Oberlin's Dining Services is currently seeking a part-time, (30hrs/wk) Dining Room Team Leader. Reporting to the Dining Room Manager, the Team Leader will lead the team to provide excellent person-centered service for each resident, addressing and resolving resident concerns in a timely manner. More specifically, the leader will be responsible for including but not limited to:

• Maintaining a high level of sanitation in the dining room and serving areas;
• Ensuring food temperatures are taken and recorded;
• Implementing pre and post-meal station checks;
• Completing accurate count and meal charge sheet;
• When assigned, copying weekly menus, temperature sheets, and completing menus for Friends Corner weekly production numbers;
• Visiting residents for food preferences;
• Communicating concerns on resident diet, service, and problems to appropriate staff;

Qualifications & Experience:

• Able to work as an integral part of the Dining Services team in a professional manner, maintaining rapport with supervisors, subordinates, Administration and residents;
• Ability to maintain a calm demeanor working under pressure;
• Possess a high level of interpersonal skills, good written and verbal communication skills;
• Able and willing to work a flexible schedule which includes evenings, weekends and holidays to assure residents have top quality service and meals every day ;
• Able to lift weights up to 25 pounds. Stands and/or walks a minimum of 75% of the day;
• Experience in a healthcare facility highly desirable.