Dietary Aides/Wait Staff

Harmony Senior Services; Fredericksburg (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + benefits

Training & career laddering

Great work-life balance

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

The Server at Harmony Senior Services in Fredericksburg, VA is responsible for courteously serving resident and guest meals, and for clean-up and resetting the dining room after meal service. You will assist residents when placing menu orders and provide beverage service.

The role requires physical stamina to stand/walk for extended periods, ability to lift 50 lbs, and a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Full and part-time benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Must read and follow simple instructions.
• Must perform simple, repetitive tasks.
• Must learn quickly and apply learned principles.
• Must communicate effectively and work under close supervision.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and carry heavy objects 20 ft.
• Must be able to stand and walk for up to 3 hours.
• Must be organized and collaborative.
• Must be willing to work flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must wear a clean designated uniform and maintain hygiene.
• Must be able to bend, reach, grasp, push and pull objects.

Responsibilities

• Serve resident and guest meals courteously.
• Assist residents with menu orders.
• Provide beverage service.
• Clean and reset dining room after meals.
• Report broken equipment or tableware to supervisor.
• Assist with tray service.
• Attend required in-services and staff meetings.
• Follow confidentiality policies regarding resident information.
• Interact politely with residents, guests, co-workers and supervisors.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Physical endurance

Carry heavy objects

Stand and walk

Bend and reach

Job description

60 Brimley Drive, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22406

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

Rate: $15.00 to $16.50/hr

Why Harmony?

• 401k + Fulltime & Part-time Benefits Packages
• Training, Development & Career Laddering
• Great work-life balance
• Flexible Scheduling