Dining Room Server

Job Overview
As a Dining Room Server, you will play a crucial role in providing an exceptional dining experience for our residents in Assisted Living and Memory Care. Your primary responsibilities will include serving meals and beverages, cleaning the dining area up after meals, washing dishes and putting dishes away. You will work closely with the kitchen staff and management to maintain high standards of service and hospitality. This position is part time and every other weekend.

POSITION REQUIRMENTS - KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Knowledge of principles and practices of food preparation and safe food handling, especially relating to quantity preparation, nutrition, taste, appearance, storage and serving temperatures and special dietary guidelines in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Knowledge of proper operation of food service equipment and guidelines relating to kitchen and food equipment sanitation and personal protective equipment.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations to determine ingredients and serving portions.
• Commitment to quality of food service including preparation of attractive, delicious and well- textured food items.
• Good multitasking and prioritizing skills including ability to meet deadlines, solve problems, act independently and carry out oral and written instructions; ability to react quickly and decisively in the event of an emergency.
• Affinity for seniors and genuine care regarding their well-being with an ability to maintain appropriate attitude and conduct for the welfare of residents; compassionate; demonstrate an appreciation of the heritage, values, and wisdom of the resident and an understanding of their rights, the aging process and diseases of the elderly.
• Present an open, positive, and professional image to all residents, visitors, co-workers and general public by displaying general warmth and kindness in a friendly, courteous and respectful manner at all time and under all circumstances.
• Display honesty, integrity, dependability and ability to work as a team member, possess good interpersonal skills and maintain a positive attitude toward employment; ability to communicate effectively and appropriately and maintain confidentiality of resident information in compliance with HIPPA regulations.
• Reliable transportation to work with flexibility to work on any day of the week, any designated shift.
• Ability to identify own personal strengths and weaknesses and discuss with supervision.
• Satisfactory references, background check, drug screen, pre-employment physical and current PPD (or chest x-ray) for tuberculosis.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School or GED equivalent.
• Experience, education and/or training in food service/culinary arts.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is performed in a residential community setting and may involve exposure to unusual elements such high noise levels, extreme temperatures (e.g. heat from hot ovens, grills, ranges and cold from walk-in coolers and freezers), and smoke.
• Manual dexterity to peel, cut, and prepare variety of foods; keen sense of smell and taste.
• Speaking and hearing are required to perform job responsibilities; reading/writing; understand directions and communicate verbally.
• Specific vision abilities required include color, close and far vision acuity, depth perception and ability to adjust vision focus.
• Employee must be in good physical health and have the ability to climb, balance, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, sit, lift, grasp, perform repetitive motions involving bending, twisting, stooping, pushing, pulling, fingering, wrist motions and foot operations; ability to stand for an extended period of time without significant rest period; possess the strength/stamina to lift more than 50 lbs. with assist.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16