Dietary Aides/Wait Staff

Harmony Senior Services • Hanover, MD

2d

About The Position

The Server is responsible for courteously serving meals to residents and guests, assisting residents with menu orders and tray service, and cleaning and resetting the dining room after meals. The role includes providing beverages, maintaining dining supplies, following food storage and labeling practices, and attending to residents’ special needs, including mobility deficits and memory impairment. Servers interact politely with residents, guests, coworkers, and supervisors; follow confidentiality policies; report broken equipment or tableware; and complete other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Wear the designated clean uniform during working hours and maintain good personal hygiene.
• Be able to read and follow simple instructions.
• Be able to perform simple, repetitive tasks.
• Be able to learn quickly and apply learned principles.
• Communicate effectively and work under close supervision.
• Be able to bend, reach, grasp, push, and pull objects.
• Be able to stand and walk for sustained periods of up to three hours at a time.
• Be able to lift 50 pounds regularly and carry heavy objects for 20 feet.
• Be organized and work well with other team members.
• Be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals courteously to residents and guests.
• Assist residents when placing orders from the menu.
• Provide beverage service, including water, iced tea, juices, milk, and coffee or tea.
• Refill salt, pepper, and sugar bowls before and after each meal.
• Report broken equipment or tableware to a supervisor.
• Use proper sit-down service and serving techniques.
• Perform basic food preparation, such as preparing salads and desserts.
• Follow proper food storage and labeling techniques.
• Sweep, mop, and vacuum the kitchen and dining room.
• Attend required in-services and staff meetings.
• Complete other assigned duties.
• Attend to residents’ special needs, including mobility deficits and memory impairment.
• Assist with tray service.
• Follow confidentiality policies regarding the release of resident information.
• Interact politely and considerately with residents, guests, coworkers, and supervisors.
• Clean and reset the dining room following meal service.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Full-time and part-time benefits packages
• Training, development, and career laddering
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible scheduling

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed