Dietary Aides/Wait Staff

Harmony Senior Services•Charleston, WV

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Server is responsible for courteously serving resident and guest meals, and for clean-up and resetting of the dining room following meal service. This role involves assisting residents when placing orders from the menu, providing beverage service, and maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen and dining room. Harmony Senior Services is a certified Great Place To Work and one of the country’s fastest growing companies in the luxury senior living industry, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care in over 45 locations across the United States. The company is founded on the belief that people deserve access to high quality senior living options and strives to provide care, compassion, and respect to each resident, family member, and associate. Harmony Senior Services values its team members as the foundation of the Harmony family, aiming to create an environment where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued, while fostering a meaningful and fulfilling workplace.

Requirements

Must be in clean designated uniform during working hours and maintain good personal hygiene
Must be able to read and follow simple instructions
Must possess ability to perform simple, repetitive tasks
Must be able to learn quickly and apply learned principles
Must be able to communicate effectively and work under close supervision
Must be able to bend, reach, grasp, push and pull objects
Must be able to stand and walk for sustained periods up to three (3) hours at a time
Must be able to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis and carry heavy objects for 20 feet
Must be organized and willing to work well with other team members
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays

Responsibilities

Courteously serving resident and guest meals
Clean-up and resetting of dining room following meal service
Assists residents when placing orders from the menu
Provide beverage service (water, iced tea, juices, milk and coffee/tea)
Refill salt/pepper/sugar bowls prior to and after each meal
Report any broken equipment or tableware to supervisor
Understands sit-down service and proper serving techniques
Has a basic understanding of food preparation (salads, desserts, etc.)
Knowledge of proper food storage and labeling techniques
Sweep, mop, and vacuum kitchen and dining room
Attends required in-services and staff meetings
Completes all other duties assigned
Must be attentive to special needs of residents including: mobility deficits, memory impairment, etc.
Assists with tray service
Follows confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information
Interacts in a polite considerate manner to residents, guests, co-workers and supervisors