Dining Services Assistant (Server) - Part Time

Sunnyside-Presbyterian-Home; Martinsville (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Sunnyside-Presbyterian-Home in Martinsville seeks a compassionate Dining Services Assistant (DSA) to join the team on a part-time basis. You will contribute to person-centered care, provide courteous dining experiences, and support meal service for residents at Highlands venues.

The role involves food preparation support, tray delivery, and maintaining clean, safe dining areas. Reliable, customer-focused individuals with strong communication are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in restaurant/dining is a plus.
• Ability to process information accurately and make appropriate decisions.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service with a hospitality approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent food service and hospitality while maintaining etiquette and courtesy for diners.
• Prepare and deliver trays to residents and serve meals at proper temperatures.
• Keep dining areas clean, sanitized and stocked for service.
• Assist in training new staff and support special functions as needed.
• Follow safety guidelines and regulatory requirements in all duties.

Skills

Dining/food service experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Reliability and punctuality

Job description

Description

At King's Grant, we are seeking compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our Dining team. As a Dining Services Assistant (DSA), you will play a vital role in providing person-centered care and building meaningful relationships with residents on a daily basis. Your contributions will enhance the dining experience and promote a warm, welcoming environment.

Part Time - Includes Every Other Weekend

Pay Range: $13.00 - $18.50/hour

The primary responsibilities of the Server are to provide excellent food service and hospitality while practicing etiquette and courtesy for diners in the Highlands venues as well as contributing towards catering functions and washing dishes.

Qualifications:

• Having prior experience in restaurant/dining field is a plus.


• Ability to process information accurately, make appropriate decisions and take appropriate action based upon the information available.


• Strong verbal communication skills; ability to speak with appropriate grammar.


• Strong customer service skills; maintain a hospitality approach to engaging with all individuals

Requirements

• Read and review instructions and information on break-down sheets, labels and diet information cards; including food preparation requirements (regular, pureed, mechanical soft) portion sizes and resident preferences, allergies, etc. in order to properly serve residents.


• Prepare food or ensured that food that has been prepared is ready to serve at resident meal times and served at the proper temperature and as requested by the resident.


• Prepare and deliver trays to the Health Care Center as required.


• Keep all food preparation and service areas clean and sanitized.


• Post menus for residents as required.


• Bus and reset tables in dining areas and ensure that dining and service areas are prepared for the next shift.


• Empty trash receptacles and take to trash bin.


• Operate dishwasher. Clean and sanitize dishes, utensils and serving trays after meals.


• Operate equipment including, but not limited to, dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, griddle, toaster in order to perform job duties.


• Stock, remove, cover and store all foods and condiments in units. Label and date all food items. Discard all food items as required under regulations.


• Stock food that has been delivered using First In, First Out method. Check items labeled by the end of the shift. Checks dates and expiration dates on all stock.


• Store cleaning chemicals and sanitizing solutions in proper location.


• Assist in training new employees and help them learn position.


• Work at special functions as assigned.


• Meet all training requirements as required by Federal and State Regulations, company and community policies.


• Demonstrate a commitment to safety by following safety rules and guidelines; follow good housekeeping practices, take proper care of equipment and perform job duties and responsibilities in a safe and responsible manner.


• Demonstrate dependability, reliability and punctuality. Report to work when schedule, ready to work.