PT AL Server

Dallas Retirement Village•Dallas, OR

1d•$16 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Dining Server provides courteous, prompt, and professional table service to residents and guests in an Assisted Living/Independent Living dining environment. The role supports an exceptional dining experience through teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to food safety and hospitality standards. No prior serving experience is needed; on-the-job training is provided. Prior foodservice experience is preferred. The role requires effective communication with residents, families, visitors, and coworkers, including sensitivity to the individual needs of elderly residents. The server must be able to follow instructions, explain menu items, coordinate meal service, and respond to requests in a timely manner. The position may involve exposure to infectious waste and disease, kitchen heat, cold food storage areas, slippery floors, odors, sharp objects, and chemicals. Work involves standing, bending, lifting, moving, and walking throughout the workday, with possible lifting, pushing, pulling, or moving of items weighing up to 50 pounds. Work pace may vary according to dining needs, and the employee may be asked to work beyond regular hours, on weekends or holidays, or on shifts other than the shift initially hired for.

Requirements

No prior serving experience is needed; on-the-job training is provided.
Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively.
Ability to interpret and explain the menu, answer or refer questions, coordinate meal service, and understand requests.
Ability to communicate with, understand, empathize with, work with, and be tolerant of residents, families, visitors, peers, supervisors, and subordinates.
Must be able to obtain a Food Handlers card; employees age 18 or older must obtain an OLCC card.
Ability to communicate effectively with the elderly population and be sensitive to individual resident needs.
Ability to perform duties in a timely manner consistent with residents' needs, dining room standards, and assigned task schedules.
Ability to stand, bend, lift, move, and walk throughout the workday, and potentially lift, push, pull, or move equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
May be required to work after regular hours, weekends or holidays, and shifts other than the initially assigned shift.

Nice To Haves

Prior foodservice experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide full-service dining during scheduled meal periods by greeting residents and guests, offering beverages, taking menu orders, communicating with kitchen staff, delivering meals, and responding promptly to dining needs.
Set, clear, and clean dining room tables according to established procedures and food safety standards to prevent cross-contamination.
Prepare and stock condiments and accompaniments for daily specials, including dine-in and to-go service, before meal service.
Perform dishwashing and general cleaning duties as assigned.
Follow safety, sanitation, infection control, and universal precaution policies.
Maintain a clean, welcoming, and pleasant dining environment for residents, guests, and staff.
Assist with upkeep of wait staff service areas and complete additional tasks as assigned by the Dining Room Manager, Chef, Dining Services Director, or Lead Server.
Dispose of food waste and trash according to established policies and procedures.
Accurately document food and equipment temperatures as required.
Properly label, date, and store food items.
Maintain a professional appearance and personal hygiene and comply with the department dress code.
Attend required in-service training and education sessions.
Greet residents, employees, and guests warmly, by name and with a smile; treat everyone with courteous respect; anticipate needs and respond enthusiastically and promptly; listen, be accountable, value differences, help people feel important, ask whether anything else is needed, maintain professionalism, and pay attention to detail.