Dietary Aide / Server

Harmony Senior Services•Waldorf, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Server courteously serves meals to residents and guests and cleans and resets the dining room after meal service. The role includes helping residents place menu orders, providing beverages, assisting with tray service, and attending to residents’ special needs, including mobility deficits and memory impairment. The Server uses proper sit-down serving techniques, has a basic understanding of food preparation, and follows food storage and labeling practices. The position also involves maintaining dining and kitchen areas, reporting broken equipment or tableware, following resident-information confidentiality policies, and interacting politely and considerately with residents, guests, coworkers, and supervisors.

Requirements

Wear a clean designated uniform during working hours and maintain good personal hygiene.
Be able to read and follow simple instructions.
Be able to perform simple, repetitive tasks.
Be able to learn quickly and apply learned principles.
Be able to communicate effectively and work under close supervision.
Be able to bend, reach, grasp, push, and pull objects.
Be able to stand and walk for sustained periods of up to three hours at a time.
Be able to lift 50 pounds regularly and carry heavy objects for 20 feet.
Be organized and work well with other team members.
Be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Courteously serve meals to residents and guests, and clean and reset the dining room after meal service.
Assist residents when placing orders from the menu.
Provide beverage service, including water, iced tea, juices, milk, and coffee or tea.
Refill salt, pepper, and sugar bowls before and after each meal.
Report broken equipment or tableware to a supervisor.
Use proper sit-down service and serving techniques.
Apply a basic understanding of food preparation, including salads and desserts.
Follow proper food storage and labeling techniques.
Sweep, mop, and vacuum the kitchen and dining room.
Attend required in-services and staff meetings.
Complete other duties as assigned.
Attend to residents’ special needs, including mobility deficits and memory impairment.
Assist with tray service.
Follow confidentiality policies regarding the release of resident information.
Interact politely and considerately with residents, guests, coworkers, and supervisors.