Position Overview:

The primary function of the Server is to ensure all patrons have a pleasant dining experience by providing high quality service in the most efficient and effective manner. The Server will also be responsible for cleaning assigned areas and may be required to wash or put away dishes as needed.

Essential Job Functions:

Assists in preparing food

• Plate residents’ food according to their specific nutritional needs as specified on their diet cards
• Remain alert to residents’ changing dietary and health concerns
• Prepare food trays and beverages
• Prepare short order requests

Prepare food serving areas for use and serve and deliver food

• Remain alert to residents’ changing dietary and health concerns

• Set up dining room with appropriate dishes and silverware
• Serve residents’ food and beverages according to their specific texture and nutritional needs as specified on their diet sheet
• Monitors residents to verify that they are eating the foods specified on their diet cards
• Is polite and respectful to all residents, guests and staff

Follows HACCP* standards for preparing, handling, serving and storing food

• Ensures food is served and stored at correct temperatures

Uses food and supplies appropriately to maintain budget

• Understands and follows food portion controls
• Avoids wasting food or supplies

Cleans in assigned areas

• Cleans and sanitizes food preparation areas
• Assists dishwasher in washing and putting away dishes
• Clears and wipes down tables in the dining room
• Takes out trash
• Sweeps and mops dining room floors
• Uses good sanitation practices as described in HACCP standards
• Records required temps and cleaning schedules

*Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) an internationally recognized method of identifying and managing food safety