Dietary Aides/Wait Staff

Harmony Senior Services•Hampton, VA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Server is responsible for courteously serving resident and guest meals, and for clean-up and resetting of dining room following meal service. Assists residents when placing orders from the menu, provides beverage service, and refills salt/pepper/sugar bowls prior to and after each meal. The role also involves reporting broken equipment or tableware to a supervisor, understanding sit-down service and proper serving techniques, and having a basic understanding of food preparation (salads, desserts, etc.) and proper food storage and labeling techniques. Responsibilities include sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming the kitchen and dining room, attending required in-services and staff meetings, and completing all other assigned duties. The position requires attentiveness to the special needs of residents, including mobility deficits and memory impairment, and assisting with tray service. Confidentiality policies regarding resident information must be followed, and interaction with residents, guests, co-workers, and supervisors must be polite and considerate.

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

Serve resident and guest meals courteously
Clean and reset the dining room following meal service
Assist 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
Understand sit-down service and proper serving techniques
Have a basic understanding of food preparation (salads, desserts, etc.)
Know proper food storage and labeling techniques
Sweep, mop, and vacuum kitchen and dining room
Attend required in-services and staff meetings
Complete all other duties assigned
Be attentive to special needs of residents including: mobility deficits, memory impairment, etc.
Assist with tray service
Follow confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information
Interact in a polite considerate manner to residents, guests, co-workers and supervisors