Dietary Aide/Server

Harmony Senior Services•Anderson, IN

About The Position

The Dietary Aide/Server courteously serves meals to residents and guests and handles dining-room cleanup and resetting after meals. The role assists residents with menu orders and tray service, provides beverages, and replenishes table condiments. It also includes basic food preparation, proper food storage and labeling, and cleaning the kitchen and dining room. The employee attends required in-services and staff meetings, reports broken equipment or tableware, protects resident confidentiality, and interacts politely and considerately with residents, guests, coworkers, and supervisors. The role requires attentiveness to residents’ special needs, including mobility deficits and memory impairment, and completion of other assigned duties.

Requirements

Wear the 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 willing to work well with other team members.
Be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Serve resident and guest meals courteously and clean up and reset the dining room after meal service.
Assist residents when they place menu orders and provide tray service.
Provide beverages, 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.
Perform basic food preparation, such as preparing 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 assigned duties.
Attend to residents’ special needs, including mobility deficits and memory impairment.
Follow confidentiality policies regarding the release of resident information.
Interact politely and considerately with residents, guests, coworkers, and supervisors.