Dietary Aide

Pay up to $14, depending on your availability.  Can also be part-time, if needed.

Summary of Duties of the Server
The Server works in the dining room serving meals and performing related tasks regarding meal service to senior residents.  The Server must work in a manner such that dining operation is pleasant and efficient.

Essential Functions of the Server

•  Administers or ability to follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to communicate and relate to the community residents.
• Assist in set-ups and dining room service.
• Take orders and serve food in appropriate fashion.
• Set-up and deliver trays upon request of chef/cook.
• Bus tables and trays in the dining room and other areas as necessary.
• Pour and cover beverages, assist in preparing, and covering food.
• Assist in proper care and use of kitchen and dining room equipment.
• Clean all work areas as directed.
• Work at a steady pace to meet demands of cooks and residents.
• Work cooperatively with other dining room associates to produce pleasant and efficient dining room operation.
• Ability to understand and relate the menu to residents.
• Ability to act as liaison between residents and food service department.
• Understand and observe infections control procedures related to food service department.
• Ability to follow residents’ rights policies at all times.
• Ability to follow facility safety program.
• Maintain neat, clean appearance, and follow appropriate dress code as directed by chef/cook.
• Work scheduled shifts and demonstrate dependability.
• Willingness to perform other duties and assignments as necessary.
  

Non-Essential Functions of the Server

• Supports and participates in the resident centered activity programs.
• Participates in projects or committees as assigned.
• Attends all associate meetings including in-service education and associate functions, as requested by supervisor.
• Assists in variety of tasks involving residents as assigned.
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED at a minimum.
• Physical requirements include the ability to communicate by speaking, seeing, and hearing sufficient to serve the residents.
• Professional and neat appearance and presentation, adherence to the dress code, and good personal hygiene are expected.
• Must have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to work with various levels of people, associates, and residents.
• Be free of communicable disease.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to relate to residents and associates in a courteous and diplomatic manner under all circumstances.
• Completion of drug testing and criminal record background check upon hire and upon request of supervisor.
• Physical requirements include bending, standing, lifting, stooping, sitting, walking, stretching, and ability to lift/carry up to 40 pounds.
• Adhere to and carry out all policies and procedures.