Dietary Aides/Server | Part-Time

Harmony Senior Services; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Career Laddering

Work-life balance

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services is seeking a courteous Server to assist residents and guests with meals, maintain dining room cleanliness, and support tray service in Waldorf, MD.

Responsibilities include taking orders, serving beverages, restocking supplies, following food safety practices, attending in-services, and collaborating with team members to ensure a respectful dining experience for residents with mobility or memory needs. Flexible scheduling available.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and follow simple instructions.
• Must be able to communicate effectively with residents and staff.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Must be able to bend, reach and lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents when placing orders from the menu.
• Provide beverage service and maintain station cleanliness.
• Report broken equipment or tableware to supervisor.
• Follow proper sit-down service and serving techniques.
• Attend required in-services and staff meetings.
• Support with tray service and interactions with residents.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident information.

Skills

Reading & following instructions

Effective communication

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Job description

11239 Berry Road, Waldorf, Maryland 20603

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