Dietary Aides/Wait Staff

Harmony Senior Services; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Full-time & Part-time Benefits

Training, Development & Career Ladder

Great work-life balance

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Harmony Senior Services is hiring a Server to courteously serve resident and guest meals and handle dining room clean-up and reset after meals. The role requires providing beverage service, assisting with tray distribution, and following confidentiality policies regarding resident information.

Candidates should be able to read and follow simple instructions, work with residents with various needs, and stand for extended periods.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and follow simple instructions.
• Must possess ability to perform simple, repetitive tasks.
• Must be able to communicate effectively and work under close supervision.
• Must be able to stand and walk for sustained periods up to three hours.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

• 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 residents with mobility or memory needs.
• Assists with tray service.
• Follows confidentiality policies regarding resident information.
• Interacts politely with residents, guests, coworkers and supervisors.

Skills

Communication

Reading ability

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Job description

8350 Mountain Larkspur Drive, Lorton, Virginia 22079

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.

Responsibilities

• 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