Dietary Server

Position Purpose:

Capable of preparing food following instructions while adhering to all safety and health standards. They must be competent and conscientious with a customer-oriented approach. Greet and serve residents, providing detailed information on menu, multi-tasking various front of the house duties. Required Qualifications Minimum requirements include : ❖ Proven experience in a dietary environment ❖ Desired but not required: Further experience in health care facility ❖ Knowledge of sanitation and safety guidelines ❖ Skilled in preparing meals according to instructions ❖ Able to work quickly and efficiently ❖ Friendly with good communication ❖ High School Diploma ❖ Food safety training - a plus ❖ Strong organizational and multitasking skills ❖ Active listening and effective communication skills Major Duties and Responsibilities ❖ Prepare food quantities according to the menu, recipe and number of persons to be served ❖ Set-up and tear-down of food service equipment ❖ Cleans work areas, equipment and utensils according to proper procedures ❖ Monitors and records temperature in refrigerators and freezers ❖ Complies with state, federal and all other applicable health care and safety standards ❖ Taking residents orders and delivering food and beverages ❖ Present menu to residents and provide detailed information when asked about ingredients, portions and potential food allergies ❖ Prepare tables by setting up linens, silverware, and glasses ❖ Communicate order details to the kitchen staff ❖ Check dishes and kitchenware for cleanliness and presentation and report any problems ❖ Arrange table settings and maintain a tide dining area ❖ Carry dirty dishes, glasses, and silverware to kitchen for cleaning ❖ Follow all relevant health department regulations ❖ Provide excellent service to all residents ❖ Performs other duties and tasks as assigned Personal Skills and Traits Desired/ Physical Requirements ❖ Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to exercise judgement. ❖ Basic computer skills. ❖ Ability to read, write, speak and understand the English language. ❖ Ability to work beyond normal working hours and on weekends and holidays when necessary. ❖ Mathematical and numerical skills. ❖ Organizational skills. ❖ Positive interpersonal relationship skills, including with persons of all ages and cultures, especially the elderly, and often those with hearing and speaking difficulties. ❖ Current awareness of relevant regulations and standards of care. ❖ Ability to assist in evacuation of residents during emergency situations. ❖ Ability to shelter in place during a hurricane, ice storm or other natural disaster ❖ Ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position. ❖ Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds.