Dining Server--PART TIME

Principal Duties/Responsibilities

• Advises supervisor when supplies diminish for reorder
• Communicates effectively with supervisor and kitchen staff
• Takes food and beverage orders from residents and serves meals on a timely basis that are both presentable and appetizing in appearance
• Sets up and delivers meal trays and food carts to the dining room as instructed
• Takes requests from residents who require assistance with meal selection or have specific needs
• Serves well-presented meals on a timely basis
• Sets up dining room for the next scheduled meal
• Performs other general server duties as assigned
• Assists in inventorying supplies
• Obtains or replenishes necessary dining room supplies before the next scheduled meal
• Checks room service trays before distribution
• Follows safety regulations and precautions at all times
• Follows established Infection Control procedures when performing daily tasks
• Ensures that all food service areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are properly maintained
• Reports all hazardous conditions and equipment to your supervisor
• Reports all accidents to the Dining Services Director or the Executive Director
• Disposes of food and waste in accordance with established policies
• Assists in daily or scheduled cleaning duties
• Cleans tables, chairs, refrigerators and freezers, etc.
• Carries soiled dishes, cups, glasses, and utensils to proper storage areas
• Keeps work areas clean, dry, and free of food, beverages, etc.
• Returns used food trays from food carts, dining room, etc., and delivers to the dishwashing area

Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Previous dining room and server experience

Required Skills/Abilities

• Able to interact effectively with residents and staff
• Able to follow written and oral instructions
• Knowledge of dietary procedures, as well as related Health Department regulations and guidelines pertaining to food service operations
• Able to serve food and beverages for residents in a prompt and efficient manner

Physical Requirements

• Lift/carry objects up to 10 lbs. frequently
• Lift/carry objects 11-20 lbs. occasionally
• Lift/carry objects 21-35 lbs. occasionally
• Lift/carry objects 36-75 lbs. occasionally
• Lift/carry objects 76-100 lbs. occasionally
• Push/pull force objects up to 10 lbs. occasionally
• Push/pull force objects 11-20 lbs. occasionally
• Push/pull force objects 21-35 lbs. occasionally
• Push/pull force objects 36-75 lbs. occasionally
• Push/pull force objects 76-100 lbs. occasionally
• Excessive noise occasionally
• Sitting occasionally
• Standing frequently
• Walking on even surface frequently
• Walking on uneven surface occasionally
• Bending/stooping/twisting occasionally
• Repetitive arm use occasionally
• Repetitive wrist/hand use occasionally
• Exposure to house pets occasionally
• Exposure to needles and sharps occasionally