Dietary Server

The Orchard•Ridgeland, MS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves providing dietary services to residents, ensuring their nutritional needs are met with care and attention to detail. Responsibilities include meal preparation, serving, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to safety and sanitation guidelines.

Requirements

Proven experience as a dietary aide
Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines
Skilled in preparing meals according to instructions
Apt in operating cookware, bakeware and cooking appliances
Friendly with good communication skills
Good physical condition and stamina
High school diploma or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Further experience in customer service will be appreciated
Certification in food services is a plus

Responsibilities

Preparing meals, snacks and beverages following specific procedures
Setting up tables or other dining areas with attention to cleanliness and order
Serving meals, ensuring food safety and hygiene procedures are followed at all times
Deliver dishes and trays at designated times and rooms
Take down dining areas and collect plates, glasses etc.
Discard leftovers and take out garbage
Clean food stations and wash dishes, cooking vessels and silverware
Taking inventory of kitchen supplies and food items
Staying current on the individual procedures and protocols for their facilities, including state-specified rules and regulations
Setting up and taking down dining areas and assisting with kitchen maintenance and general cleaning
Patience and compassion when working with residents and family members
Ability to communicate effectively with residents, family members and team members
Strong attention to detail
Ability to follow instructions for meal orders, nutritional needs and recipes to ensure residents and patients receive appropriate food
Physical stamina to assist in food preparation and serving meals, helping residents with eating and cleaning up after meals