Restaurant Server or Dietary Aide

Homewood Living Ministries; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

Retirement contributions

Professional licensure reimbursement

Job summary

Homewood Retirement Centers is seeking a part-time Food Service Aide to deliver meals to residents and guests in a restaurant-style setting. The role emphasizes quality service, professionalism, and dignity for seniors.

You will assist with meal tray preparation, deliver trays, maintain hygiene, and support dining room operations. Weekend shifts include a $1.00 differential.

Qualifications

• Food service experience preferred.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and printed instructions.
• High degree of personal hygiene and cleanliness.
• Ability to lift 25 pounds and push tray carts during an eight hour shift.
• Ability to stand and walk for the shift duration.
• Treat residents and the public with kindness and respect.
• POS system knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food to residents and guests in a restaurant-style environment.
• Assist with meal tray preparation and setting dining areas.
• Serve trays and assist in creating a positive dining experience.
• Deliver tray carts and nourishments to nursing areas.
• Maintain daily cleaning and sanitation of dishes, utensils and work areas.
• Assist with special food functions and other duties as directed.

Skills

Food service experience

Follow oral & written instructions

Personal hygiene

Lifting 25 pounds

Stand and walk

Customer service

POS system knowledge

Job description

Regular part-time day shift. $1.00 additional rate on weekends..

Job Summary:

Responsible for delivering food to residents and guests in an attractive and professional manner. Ensures a high quality dining experience for residents and guests in the delivery of food in a restaurant-style environment.

Essential Functions:

1. Treats all information about residents, their condition, and family as confidential information.
2. Complies with established Corporate and Departmental policies and procedures, and maintains established standards and practices.
3. Assists with the preparation of meal trays by placing condiments, silverware, food, beverages and special items on trays. Prepares room for dining by placing linens on the tables and setting decorations, condiments, candles, napkins, service plates, utensils, menus, etc.
4. Serves food on trays and/or tables in an attractive manner and appetizing in appearance.
5. Responsible to wait on tables in a restaurant style manor using proper serving etiquette.
6. Responsible to assist in creating a positive restaurant style environment for our residents and guests.
7. Assists with the preparation of meals.
8. Delivers tray carts and nourishment's to the nursing areas/floors.
9. Responsible for the daily cleaning and sanitation of dishes, utensils, equipment and work areas by following established work procedures and standards of sanitation.
10. Assists with special food functions (banquets, teas, etc.).
11. Performs other functions as directed by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

1. Food service experience preferred.
2. Ability to understand and follow oral and printed instructions.
3. High degree of personal hygiene and cleanliness.
4. Ability to do repeated pushing of tray carts, and lifting or carrying a minimum of 25 pounds throughout an eight hour shift.
5. Ability to stand and walk throughout the course of an eight hour shift.
6. Must treat residents and the public with kindness and respect in a cheerful manner.
7. Ability to use the point of service system preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to constantly work on their feet during an 8 hour shift; bend, stoop, twist, and turn constantly throughout the shift in performing regular duties. Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 pounds frequently throughout the shift. Ability to do repeated pushing of food tray carts.

Our Mission Statement

Honor Christ through faithful service to seniors and one another.

What’s in it for you?

As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy these exceptional benefits & perks:

• Paid time off, with an opportunity to cash out each year
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• Retirement contributions
• Professional licensure reimbursement

Want to know more? Visit Homewood Benefits for all the details.