Server

Maplewood Senior Living•Plainsboro Township, NJ

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dining Room Server plays an integral role in delivering an outstanding customer experience for residents and guests. The Dining Room Server is responsible for assisting in the set-up, service, and cleaning of the dining room(s) and in ensuring the dining experience is enjoyable, timely, and engaging for residents and guests.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience and passion in working with seniors.
Physically able to bend, reach, and work in confined spaces.
Physically able to push and pull and lift up to 50 lbs. at times.
Physically able to carry large trays of food to and from the kitchen.
Physically able to stand for extended periods of time.
Physically able to work in hot/humid environments for extended amounts of time.
In good physical and emotional health and free of communicable diseases.
Criminal background check required.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in assisted living or another long term care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides outstanding customer experience for residents and their loved ones, as well as other visitors to the community.
Assures that residents are comfortable, engaged, and catered to in the dining room(s).
Performs all assignments prior to the dining room(s) opening.
Assists with meal service under the supervision of the Chef, Dining Room Manager, and/or Culinary Services Director.
Understands the daily menu and how food is prepared before each meal and is able to answer questions related to the menu.
Assures snack area(s) are properly stocked and kept tidy and clean.
Assists in keeping dining room(s) clean and properly arranged for residents.
Performs assignments after dining room(s) closes and ensures the room(s) is ready for the next meal.
Engages with tours and the sales team to offer the best possible first impression.
Develops and maintains a good working rapport with teammates and associates in other departments to ensure that the dining experience is of the highest quality for residents and guests.
Complete monthly in-service education hours as required by state specific regulations and company policies.
Performs others tasks as assigned by the Culinary Services Director, Chef on Duty, or Department Heads.
Follows emergency procedures and seeks immediate assistance when needed.
Understands safety practices and procedures associated with the kitchen and dining room(s).
Understands community fire plan and evacuation procedures.
Ensures the dining room(s) is free of potential safety hazards.
Communicates effectively with supervisor and other associates.
Advises supervisor and appropriate manager in any changes in physical and mental health of resident immediately.