Server

Description

Job Title: Server

Wage: $17.00-$21.00

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: Dining Services


Reports To: Dining Services Director

Summary

Provides exceptional dining service for seniors who have chosen to make our community their home.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Graciously and respectfully assist residents in the dining room to be seated and make menu selections.

• Initiate the serving of all entrees; to include cold and hot beverage service, salad, soup, hot entrees, dessert service, and last beverage service.

• Clear tables throughout the meal.

• Reset all tables in the dining room after meal service ends.

• Assist with cleanup, such as washing and putting away dishes and utensils, vacuuming or sweeping and mopping floors, dusting, and watering plants.

• Assist with food preparation as required.

• Observe when food and dining room supplies are low and report to the Dining Services Director.

• Strictly follow all cleaning schedules, sanitation checklists, and guidelines related to hygiene and infection control.

• Follow all dining services policies and procedures according to the training manual.

• Attend mandatory meetings as scheduled by the Executive Director.

• Maintain confidentiality of resident, community, employee, and company information.

• Maintain working knowledge of fire and disaster plans and responsibilities under emergency conditions.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This position does not have supervisory responsibilities.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Must satisfy all state health, licensure/certification, and background requirements.

Education/Experience: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Food service experience preferred, but not required.

Certificates and Licenses: Must have a food handler's permit and complete any additional training or certification requirements mandated by the state of employment.

Communication Skills: Receive and carry out verbal or written instructions. Communicate effectively in person, over the phone, or via email with customers and co-workers.

Organization/Self-Management Skills: Perform repetitive work according to set procedures, with frequent distractions and interruptions. Must be able to recognize a problem and identify when it should be escalated to an appropriate team member.

Computer Skills: May require proficiency with computers to participate in training and/or other assigned tasks.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The Physical Demands and Work Environment described below represent the activities and surroundings of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Constantly stands and frequently walks for up to and exceeding one hour at a time. Frequently moves items weighing up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 50 pounds. Dining room duties require those in this position to frequently twist and rotate their head, neck, and torso, and reach high or low with their arms and hands. Must be able to read menus and instructions and detect audible alarms, bells, and signals related to food preparation and safety. Occasionally requires the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or climb step ladders and/or stairs.

Work Environment

This position is situated in a commercial kitchen and dining room with a moderate to high noise level. Kitchen workers are frequently exposed to extreme cold from freezers and extreme heat from ovens, stoves, and grills, as well as hazardous equipment and contaminants such as raw meat and poultry products and cleaning chemicals. In certain circumstances, a staff member may be exposed to communicable diseases and infections, other biological hazards, and various drugs and chemicals. Due to these potential hazardous exposures, you may be required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in addition to universal precautions. PPE could include, but is not limited to, gloves, gowns, masks, respirators, and goggles.

Travel

This position does not typically require travel.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work expected of the typical person assigned to this job. However, it is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or requirements. If you have questions or concerns regarding items outlined in this job description, please seek clarification from your direct supervisor.