Dietary Aides/Wait Staff

Harmony Senior Services, LLC; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services, LLC is seeking a Server to courteously serve meals to residents and guests, assist with menu orders, provide beverage service, and help with dining room clean‑up. The role emphasizes attentive service, safety, and confidentiality in a nursing or senior living setting.

The position requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs, stand for extended periods, and work evenings, weekends, and holidays. A clean uniform and good personal hygiene are expected.

Qualifications

• Able to read and follow simple instructions.
• Able to perform simple, repetitive tasks.
• Able to learn quickly and apply learned principles.
• Able to communicate effectively and work under supervision.
• Able to bend, reach, grasp, push and pull objects.
• Able to stand and walk for up to three hours.
• Able to lift 50 lbs regularly and carry for 20 feet.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Serve resident and guest meals courteously and assist with menu orders.
• Provide beverage service (water, iced tea, juices, milk, coffee/tea).
• Refill salt/pepper/sugar bowls before and after meals.
• Report broken equipment or tableware to supervisor.
• Understand sit-down service and proper serving techniques.
• Assist with tray service and dining room clean-up and reset.
• Attend required in-services and staff meetings; follow confidentiality policies.
• Interact politely with residents, guests, coworkers and supervisors.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Reading and following instructions

Job description

# Job DescriptionThe 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 holiday Pay Range: $16-$18 Per Hour