FT AL Server

About the Role

The Dining Server is responsible for providing courteous, prompt, and professional table service to residents and guests in an Assisted Living/Independent Living dining environment. This role supports an exceptional dining experience through teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to food safety and hospitality standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide full-service dining during scheduled meal periods, including greeting residents and guests, offering beverages, taking menu orders, communicating with kitchen staff, delivering meals, and responding to dining needs in a timely manner.
• Set, clear, and clean dining room tables following 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, prior to meal service.
• Perform dishwashing and general cleaning duties as assigned.
• Follow all safety, sanitation, infection control, and universal precaution policies at all times.
• 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 in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Accurately document food and equipment temperatures as required.
• Properly label, date, and store food items.
• Maintain professional appearance, personal hygiene standards, and compliance with department dress code.
• Attend required in-service training and education sessions.
• Embrace and uphold the community’s culture of hospitality, including specific hospitality promises outlined in job descriptions.

Requirements

• No prior experience needed; on-the-job training provided.
• Adequate reading abilities to understand diet cards, special diet menus, and other food service procedures.
• Ability to deal tactfully with staff, residents, and visitors.
• Ability to follow written instructions.
• Must maintain confidentiality of resident information.
• Must attend required training and education sessions offered by the facility.
• May be required to lift, push, pull, and move equipment or supplies in excess of fifty pounds, either independently or with a team member.
• Must obtain a Food Handlers Card within one month of hire date.

Working Conditions

• Subject to exposure to infectious waste and disease (HBV and HIV).
• Exposure to heat in kitchen work areas and cold temperatures in food storage/freezer areas.
• Requires standing, bending, lifting, and moving throughout the workday.
• May be required to work after regular work hours, on holidays, and weekends.
• May be required to work shifts other than the one initially hired for.
• Exposure to slippery floors and odors.