Server in Assisted Living Dining Room

About the position

The Dining Room Server plays a crucial role in providing an exceptional dining experience for residents in an assisted living facility. This position involves preparing food, assisting residents with their meals, and ensuring a clean and welcoming dining environment. The server is responsible for greeting residents, taking orders, serving meals, and maintaining high standards of service and cleanliness throughout the dining area.

Responsibilities

• Greet and seat residents and guests.
• Assist residents in sitting and rising from the table.
• Serve food in an efficient and professional manner.
• Label and date all food.
• Keep the dining and service areas clean and sanitary.
• Interact with residents, guests, and associates in a friendly and professional manner.
• Take food and beverage orders and serve meals as ordered.
• Maintain knowledge of food presentation and ingredients in menu items.
• Clear tables after meals according to company protocol.
• Deliver and retrieve trays to and from residents' apartments as needed.
• Assist other associates as needed.
• Maintain cleanliness of the dining room, chairs, windows, floors, and work areas.
• Assist with washing dishes as needed.
• Sweep carpets/floors and vacuum daily as needed.
• Attend and participate in meetings and training as directed by the Dietary Services Director.
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, including wearing the proper uniform and name tag.
• Monitor residents for signs of inability to function independently and report changes in behavior to the DSD.
• Report maintenance issues, vandalism, or hazardous situations to the DSD.
• Ensure compliance with regulations regarding residents' rights and maintain confidentiality of resident information.
• Follow proper procedures for clocking in and out for shifts and using company equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent OR three to six months related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Food serving experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Good organizational, rapport building, and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and flexibility/adaptability.

Nice-to-haves

• Concentra Health Screen Clearance (preferred)

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Food provided
• Health insurance