Dietary Aide/Server

Harmony Senior Services; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k benefits

Career development

Work-life balance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services in Herndon, VA is seeking a friendly Server to courteously serve residents and guests, assist with menu orders, beverages, and dining room cleanup following meals.

Responsibilities include assisting with tray service, following proper serving techniques, and communicating effectively with residents, co-workers, and supervisors. This role requires flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, with attention to residents' special needs and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide courteous service to residents and guests.
• Able to read simple instructions and follow procedures.
• Willingness to participate in required trainings and staff meetings.
• Comfort with standing, walking, and lifting up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents when placing orders and provide beverage service.
• Help with tray service and dining room cleanup after meals.
• Follow proper serving techniques and food storage practices.
• Report broken equipment or tableware to supervisor.
• Interact politely with residents, guests, co-workers and supervisors.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Reading instructions

Mobility and lifting

Job description

2980 Centreville Road, Herndon, Virginia 20171

Job Description

The Server is responsible for courteously serving resident and guest meals, and for clean-up and resetting of dining room following meal service.

• Assists residents when placing orders from the menu
• Provide beverage service (water, iced tea, juices, milk and coffee/tea)
• Refill salt/pepper/sugar bowls prior to and after each meal
• Report any broken equipment or tableware to supervisor
• Understands sit-down service and proper serving techniques
• Has a basic understanding of food preparation (salads, desserts, etc.)
• Knowledge of proper food storage and labeling techniques
• Sweep, mop, and vacuum kitchen and dining room
• Attends required in-services and staff meetings
• Completes all other duties assigned
• Must be attentive to special needs of residents including: mobility deficits, memory impairment, etc.)
• Assists with tray service
• Follows confidentiality policies regarding release of resident information
• Interacts in a polite considerate manner to residents, guests, co-workers and supervisors

Requirements:

• Must be in clean designated uniform during working hours and maintain good personal hygiene
• Must be able to read and follow simple instructions
• Must possess ability to perform simple, repetitive tasks
• Must be able to learn quickly and apply learned principles
• Must be able to communicate effectively and work under close supervision
• Must be able to bend, reach, grasp, push and pull objects
• Must be able to stand and walk for sustained periods up to three (3) hours at a time
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis and carry heavy objects for 20 feet
• Must be organized and willing to work well with other team members
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings, weekends, and holidays

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages

• Training, Development & Career Laddering

• Great work-life balance

• Flexible Scheduling