Dining Services - Server

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan; Fort Gratiot Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Presbyterian Villages of Michigan is seeking a friendly dining service aide to support residents in a warm, community setting. You will greet residents and guests, take orders, assist cooks, and help maintain spotless dining areas.

This role emphasizes food safety, respectful communication, and teamwork to ensure a pleasant dining experience for residents with diverse dietary needs. No prior experience is required; the team provides training, including ServSafe/Food Safety certification.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Graduate or GED.
• Experience: No prior experience required.
• Computer skills: ability to operate a computer.
• Certificates: ServSafe/Food Safety certification preferred; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and take resident food orders.
• Advise residents on menu items and accommodate requests, noting dietary needs and allergens.
• Communicate with back-of-house staff to ensure correct orders and special requests.
• Deliver food and maintain safe food handling and sanitation standards.

Skills

Customer service

Food safety

Communication

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Job description

Overview

Perform a variety of tasks related to food service department including the greeting residents and guests, and service and clean-up of dining area.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and take accurate resident food orders by following appropriate procedures.
• Demonstrates complete understanding of menu items and ingredients. Advise residents and guests on appropriate combinations of food and drinks when requested; accommodates reasonable requests and notes preferences. As needed, demonstrates knowledge of specialized diets and allergens.
• Communicate appropriately and professionally with back-of-the-house staff to ensure that orders are delivered correctly and special requests are accommodated.
• Deliver food directly to residents and guests, and maintain safe food handling and sanitation standards.
• Follow up with residents and guests to ensure a satisfactory dining experience. Promptly addresses complaints or issues; relays relevant information or complaints directly to supervisor.
• Maintains a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality regarding personal or medical information that is shared.
• Operate kitchen equipment and a variety of machines to prepare and serve food and beverages such as coffee, tea, and soft drinks.
• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, pots, pans and/or silverware by washing by hand or loading into dishwasher, as needed.
• Portion, wrap, and store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
• Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
• Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers. Sweep and mop dining and kitchen area.
• Scrape leftovers from dishes into garbage containers.
• Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed, and provide cooks with needed items.
• Attend and participate in all appropriate meetings and training opportunities in order to keep informed on current information and skill development.
• Follow established policies and procedures including but not limited to:
  • Presbyterian Villages policies and procedures.
  • Safety policies and procedures.
  • Federal, state and local regulations.
• 16. All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education: High School Graduate, General Education Degree (GED) or currently enrolled in program if under 18.

Experience: No prior experience necessary

Computer Skills:

Must be able to operate a computer.

Certificates & Licenses

ServSafe/Food Safety certification preferred. Will train for certification, must pass in order to maintain this position.