Job Summary
The Server serves food and beverages to residents in accordance with established Benchmark policies and procedures. S/he performs duties under the direction of the Dining Services Director, to assure that quality food service is provided to meet the needs of the residents.
- Advises supervisor when supplies diminish for reorder
- Communicates effectively with supervisor and kitchen staff
- Takes food and beverage orders from residents and serves meals on a timely basis that are both presentable and appetizing in appearance.
- Sets up and delivers meal trays and food carts to the dining room as instructed.
- Handles requests from residents who require assistance with meal selection or have specific needs.
- Serves well-presented meals on a timely basis
- Sets up dining room for the next scheduled meal.
- Performs other general server duties as assigned.
- Assists in inventorying supplies.
- Obtains or replenishes necessary dining room supplies before the next scheduled meal.
- Follows safety regulations and precautions at all times.
- Follows established Infection Control procedures when performing daily tasks.
- Ensures that all food service areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are properly maintained.
- Reports all hazardous conditions and equipment to your supervisor.
- Reports all accidents to the Dining Services Director or the Executive Director.
- Disposes of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
- Assists in daily or scheduled cleaning duties
- Cleans tables, chairs, refrigerators and freezers, etc.
- Carries soiled dishes, cups, glasses, and utensils to proper storage areas.
- Keeps work areas clean, dry, and free of food, beverages, etc.
- Returns used food trays from food carts, dining room, etc., and delivers to the dishwashing area.
Job Title
Server
Department
Dining Services
Date Revised
7/24/2024
Reports To
Dining Room Manager
FLSA Status
Non-exempt
Job Code: 6007
Job Summary
The Server serves food and beverages to residents in accordance with established Benchmark policies and procedures. S/he performs duties under the direction of the Dining Services Director, to assure that quality food service is provided to meet the needs of the residents.
Principal Duties/Responsibilities
- Advises supervisor when supplies diminish for reorder
- Communicates effectively with supervisor and kitchen staff
- Takes food and beverage orders from residents and serves meals on a timely basis that are both presentable and appetizing in appearance.
- Sets up and delivers meal trays and food carts to the dining room as instructed.
- Handles requests from residents who require assistance with meal selection or have specific needs.
- Serves well-presented meals on a timely basis
- Sets up dining room for the next scheduled meal.
- Performs other general server duties as assigned.
- Assists in inventorying supplies.
- Obtains or replenishes necessary dining room supplies before the next scheduled meal.
- Checks room service trays before distribution.
- Follows safety regulations and precautions at all times.
- Follows established Infection Control procedures when performing daily tasks.
- Ensures that all food service areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are properly maintained.
- Reports all hazardous conditions and equipment to your supervisor.
- Reports all accidents to the Dining Services Director or the Executive Director.
- Disposes of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
- Assists in daily or scheduled cleaning duties
- Cleans tables, chairs, refrigerators and freezers, etc.
- Carries soiled dishes, cups, glasses, and utensils to proper storage areas.
- Keeps work areas clean, dry, and free of food, beverages, etc.
- Returns used food trays from food carts, dining room, etc., and delivers to the dishwashing area.
Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous dining room and server experience.
Required Skills/Abilities
- Must be able to interact effectively with residents and staff
- Must be able to follow written and oral instructions
- Must have knowledge of dietary procedures, as well as related Health Department regulations and guidelines pertaining to food service operations.
- Must be able to serve food and beverages for residents in a prompt and efficient manner.
Physical Requirements
PHYSICAL JOB ANALYSIS
JOB TITLE: Server/Lead Server
The principal duties and responsibilities are listed in the formal job description. This form is intended to provide a summary of the physical demands of the job.
Frequency
- Unanticipated
- Seldom
- (1-5% of time)
- Occasional
- (6-33% of time)
- Frequent
- (34-66% of time)
- Constant
- (67-100% of time)
- Unanticipated
- Seldom
- (1-5% of time)
- Occasional
- (6-33% of time)
- Frequent
- (34-66% of time)
- Constant
- (67-100% of time)
LIFT/CARRY (OBJECTS)
EQUIPMENT
- Objects up to 10 lbs.
- X
- Transfer Devices/Gait Belts
- X
- Objects 11-20 lbs.
- X
- Kitchen Equipment
- X
- Objects 21-35 lbs.
- X
- Ladders
- X
- Objects 36-75 lbs.*
- X
- Maintenance Equipment
- X
- Objects 76-100lbs.*
- X
- Tablets/Computers/Office
- X
- Weights in excess of 35 lbs. will be reviewed for 2-person or mechanical assist
Vehicles/Driving
PUSH/ PULL FORCE **
ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES
- Wheelchair with Resident 10-50lbs.
- X
- Indoors
- X
- Resident Lift Equipment 10-60 lbs.
- X
- Outdoors
- X
- 2 Wheel Dolly/ 4 Wheel Cart 5-35lbs.
- X
- Extreme Heat
- X
- Floor Cleaning Equipment 5-25 lbs.
- X
- Extreme Cold
- X
- Push/pull force is measured as the peak force required to start object moving
- Dusty
- X
POSTURES
- Excessive Noise
- X
- Sitting
- X
RESIDENT MOBILITY ASSISTANCE
- Standing
- X
- One/two person manual transfer (up to 35 lbs. lifting force per person)
- X
- Walking on even surface
- X
- Bed positioning (lateral movement of resident in