Dietary Server

The Orchard Ltd; Ridgeland, Northern (MS, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orchard Ltd is seeking a dedicated food service aide in Ridgeland, MS to assist with meal preparation, serving and dining area maintenance. You will support residents and families with meals while following dietary instructions and sanitation guidelines.

Responsibilities include preparing meals, setting up dining areas, serving, cleaning and inventory tasks. The role requires good communication, stamina and adherence to state regulations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; certification in food services is a plus.
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines.
• Skilled in preparing meals according to instructions.
• Apt in operating cookware, bakeware and cooking appliances.
• Friendly with good communication skills.
• Good physical condition and stamina.

Responsibilities

• Patience and compassion when working with residents and family members
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, family members and team members
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions for meal orders, nutritional needs and recipes to ensure residents and patients receive appropriate food
• Physical stamina to assist in food preparation and serving meals, helping residents with eating and cleaning up after meals
• Preparing meals, snacks and beverages following specific procedures
• Setting up tables or other dining areas with attention to cleanliness and order
• Serving meals, ensuring food safety and hygiene procedures are followed at all times
• Deliver dishes and trays at designated times and rooms
• Take down dining areas and collect plates, glasses etc.
• Discard leftovers and take out garbage
• Clean food stations and wash dishes, cooking vessels and silverware
• Taking inventory of kitchen supplies and food items
• Staying current on the individual procedures and protocols for their facilities, including state-specified rules and regulations
• Setting up and taking down dining areas and assisting with kitchen maintenance and general cleaning

Skills

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Customer service

Sanitation and safety

Meal prep following instructions

Cookware and appliances operation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certification in food services is a plus

Job description

• Further experience in customer service will be appreciated
• Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines
• Skilled in preparing meals according to instructions
• Apt in operating cookware, bakeware and cooking appliances
• Friendly with good communication skills
• Good physical condition and stamina
• High school diploma or equivalent; certification in food services is a plus

Job Duties

• Patience and compassion when working with residents and family members
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, family members and team members
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions for meal orders, nutritional needs and recipes to ensure residents and patients receive appropriate food
• Physical stamina to assist in food preparation and serving meals, helping residents with eating and cleaning up after meals
• Preparing meals, snacks and beverages following specific procedures
• Setting up tables or other dining areas with attention to cleanliness and order
• Serving meals, ensuring food safety and hygiene procedures are followed at all times
• Deliver dishes and trays at designated times and rooms
• Take down dining areas and collect plates, glasses etc.
• Discard leftovers and take out garbage
• Clean food stations and wash dishes, cooking vessels and silverware
• Taking inventory of kitchen supplies and food items
• Staying current on the individual procedures and protocols for their facilities, including state-specified rules and regulations
• Setting up and taking down dining areas and assisting with kitchen maintenance and general cleaning