Server

Vitality Living; Hendersonville (TN); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Vitality Living is seeking an attentive Dining Services team member to deliver a high-quality culinary experience for residents and guests. You will greet residents and visitors, serve meals, and help maintain a positive dining atmosphere while upholding safety and sanitation standards.

The role requires strong communication, teamwork, and a commitment to resident rights and satisfaction. This position supports daily dining room operations and participates in training and safety procedures as

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Knowledge of food handling and sanitation procedures.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work well with a team and maintain cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Greet residents, visitors, and team members courteously.
• Respect dignity and confidentiality standards and promote resident rights.
• Serve meals and ensure resident satisfaction.
• Record guest meals and report to Business Office Director.
• Report needs and concerns to Culinary Services Director.
• Assist in preparations for special meals and parties.
• Ensure proper storage of food and supplies.
• Assist with daily operations and cleaning of dining room and server areas.
• Be appropriately attired and assist in all dining room operations as needed.
• Ensure daily/scheduled cleaning duties are completed as assigned.
• Prepare dining room for the next meal service and end-of-shift readiness.
• Adhere to infection control procedures for the community.
• Use cleaners and hazardous materials per department procedures.
• Report unsafe conditions or equipment issues promptly.
• Attend onboarding and annual training, in-services and team meetings as requested.
• Understand and implement emergency plans (fire, earthquake, etc.).
• Perform other duties as assigned by Culinary Services, Sous Chef, or Cook(s).

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Team player

Food safety

Listening

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

At Vitality, our mission is to create vibrant communities where residents, families and team members can be themselves, live purposefully and experience a profound sense of belonging. Our vision is to create vibrant communities where residents thrive, families engage, and team members are proud to work. We engage experienced, vibrant leaders with a proven track record for success who can make our mission come to life. Keeping focus on our core values, we strive each day to ensure that our residents remain connected and purposeful.GENERAL PURPOSE:To be part of an energetic team, devoted to delivering a unique and enjoyable culinary experience for our residents and visitors.RESPONSIBILITIES:Greet residents, visitors, and team members courteously.Respect dignity and confidentiality standards and promote resident rights.Serve delicious meals and ensure resident satisfaction.Record guest meals and report to Business Office Director.Recognize needs of the department and report concerns to the Culinary Services Director.Assist in preparations for special meals and parties.Ensure proper storage of food and supplies.Assist with the daily operations and cleaning of the dining room and server areas.Be appropriately attired and assist in all dining room operations as needed.Ensure daily or scheduled cleaning duties are completed according to assignment.Ensure that the dining room is clean and prepared for the next meal service prior to the end of each shift.Ensure adherence to procedures regarding community infection control policies.Use cleaners and other hazardous materials according to department procedure.Promptly report and/or address any unsafe conditions or equipment problems.Attend and participate in onboarding and annual training, in-services and team member meetings as requested.Understand and implement all emergency plans including fire, earthquake, and other disasters.Perform other duties as assigned by Culinary Services, Sous Chef, or Cook(s).SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS:High School Diploma or GED. • Ability to demonstrate adherence to proper food handling and sanitation procedures. • Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal service; including meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.Ability to have awareness of team dynamic, inventory, safety and cleanliness.Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information, verbally and written.Understands food safety procedures (e.g. temperature safety), sanitation of equipment measures, and storage techniques.Desire to work with older adults and their families.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Physical Demands include: Standing, Walking, Sitting, Bending, Reaching, Pushing, Pulling, Climbing Stairs, Grasping, Manual Dexterity, Stooping, Kneeling, Crouching, Vision Acuity, Color Vision, Talking, Hearing, Tasting, and Smelling.The weight determined to be appropriate for a Server to lift with or without reasonable accommodations is up to 40 lbs.EXPOSURE RISK CLASSIFICATION:May perform unplanned tasks involving exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissue which may contain AIDS, HIV, and Hepatitis A, B, and C viruses.