FT AL Server

Dallas Retirement Village•Dallas, OR

About The Position

The Assisted Living Server serves meals and snacks to residents, supporting a pleasant dining experience while following portion-control procedures, special diet instructions, sanitation requirements, and facility policies. The role includes limited basic food preparation under the direction of the Dining Services Team Leader and Kitchen Supervisor, setting and cleaning dining areas, washing dishes, maintaining supplies and storage areas, and following safety and infection-control procedures. The position requires tactful communication with residents, staff, and visitors, along with maintaining confidentiality of resident information. On-the-job training is provided, and a Food Handlers Card must be obtained within one month of hire.

Requirements

No prior experience is needed; on-the-job training is provided.
Adequate reading ability to understand diet cards, special diet menus, and food service procedures.
Ability to deal tactfully with staff, residents, and visitors.
Ability to follow written instructions.
Ability to care for and use supplies and equipment and maintain work areas for regular inspection of sanitation, safety, and proper performance of duties.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of resident information.
Must obtain a Food Handlers Card within one month of hire.
May need to lift, push, pull, and move equipment or supplies weighing more than fifty pounds, with a team member or independently.

Responsibilities

Serve palatable, appetizing meals on time and in accordance with portion-control procedures and special diet instructions.
Perform limited basic food preparation under the direction of the Dining Services Team Leader and Kitchen Supervisor.
Handle food and equipment according to sanitary regulations and established policies and procedures.
Check diet cards for correct menu items and portion sizes.
Communicate with residents about their individual meal preferences.
Maintain confidentiality of resident care information.
Take food temperatures and ensure hot and cold foods are served at appropriate temperatures.
Work with dining services team members to provide residents with a pleasant dining experience.
Set dining room tables for meal service.
Clean dining rooms and pantries after meal service and dispose of food and waste according to policy.
Wash dishes and clean according to task lists and as needed.
Obtain supplies for the next meal service and perform inventories as needed.
Help maintain orderly food storage areas and pantries.
Prepare and deliver snacks as instructed.
Follow safety, infection-control, and universal procedures, including wearing personal protective equipment when appropriate.
Attend required training and education sessions offered by the facility.
Perform other duties as assigned.