Dietary Aides/Server

Harmony Senior Services, LLC; Mount Juliet (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services, LLC is seeking a dining services team member to serve meals and assist residents with menu choices in a compassionate, respectful environment. You will provide beverages, help with tray service, and maintain a clean dining room and kitchen area.

The role requires good interpersonal skills, reliability, and the ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Must be able to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs regularly.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and staff.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.

Responsibilities

• The server courteously serves resident and guest meals and assists with menu orders.
• Provide beverage service (water, iced tea, juices, milk and coffee/tea) and reset tables.
• Assist residents with tray service and ensure proper serving techniques.
• Report any broken equipment or tableware to supervisor and maintain dining room cleanliness.
• Interact politely with residents, guests, co-workers and supervisors; follow confidentiality policies.

Skills

Stand/walk long

Lift 50 lbs

Effective communication

Teamwork

Flexible schedule

Cleanliness

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