Dietary Aides/Wait Staff

Harmony Senior Services • Mechanicsville, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Server courteously serves meals to residents and guests and handles clean-up and resetting of the dining room after meal service. The role assists residents with menu orders and tray service, provides beverages, and attends to residents’ special needs, including mobility deficits and memory impairment. The Server also performs basic food preparation, follows food storage and labeling practices, maintains kitchen and dining areas, and interacts politely and considerately with residents, guests, coworkers, and supervisors. The position follows confidentiality policies and completes required in-services, staff meetings, and other assigned duties.

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.
• 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 meals courteously to residents and guests.
• Clean and reset the dining room following 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.
• Perform basic food preparation, such as 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.
• Assist with tray service.
• Follow confidentiality policies regarding the release of resident information.
• Interact politely and considerately with residents, guests, coworkers, and supervisors.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Full-time and part-time benefits packages
• Training, development, and career laddering
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible scheduling

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed