Dietary Aide/Server | Part Time | 4p-7:30p

Harmony Senior Services, LLC; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services, LLC is seeking a dedicated dining aide to courteously serve meals to residents and guests in a senior living setting. You will assist with menu orders, provide beverages, and reset dining areas after service.

Responsibilities include tray service, maintaining cleanliness of dining and kitchen areas, and reporting any equipment issues. Flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and follow simple instructions.
• Must communicate effectively with residents, guests and staff.
• Must be able to bend, reach, push and pull objects.

Responsibilities

• Serve resident and guest meals courteously and assist with menu orders.
• Provide beverage service and refill condiment bowls as needed.
• Assist with tray service and ensure proper table setting after meals.
• Maintain kitchen and dining room cleanliness by sweeping and mopping.
• Report broken equipment or tableware to supervisor and attend meetings.

Skills

Communication

Reading instructions

Teamwork

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 Pay Range: $17/hr - $17.50/hr