What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dining Server position at Cedarhurst Senior Living?
Cedarhurst of Lebanon, a regional healthcare provider and true friend of older adults, seeks a service-minded, career-oriented individual to join our team as a Dining Server at our Cedarhurst of Lebanon community. This position requires availability to work evenings and weekends.
As a Dining Server you will have the opportunity to connect with, and positively impact the lives of, our residents daily! You will provide a top-notch dining experience for our residents and their families.
As a Dining Server, working with the Dining Services Director, you will impact the lives of our residents by -
As a Dining Server you will have the opportunity to connect with, and positively impact the lives of, our residents daily! You will provide a top-notch dining experience for our residents and their families.
As a Dining Server, working with the Dining Services Director, you will impact the lives of our residents by -
- Supporting all catering, room service, special party needs, marketing functions, etc.
- Taking drink and food orders, serving residents and guests in a professional and efficient manner.
- Maintaining a clean work area by assisting with washing all pots, pans and cooking utensils used to prepare a meal.
- Clearing, sanitizing, and setting tables, removing garbage from the kitchen and cleaning trash containers, thoroughly reviewing and completing daily checklist of duties for maintaining and cleaning kitchen and dining areas.
- Assisting in cleaning work areas, dining room floor, dining room tables, and dining room chairs after each meal and occasionally after special events, sweep, vacuum, and mop floor at the end of shift.
- Possessing a working knowledge of individual assignments and resident dining needs.
- Assisting in controlling food costs, when possible.
- Reading and following recipe books, as well as reading labels.
- Safely operating and cleaning all kitchen equipment and cooking utensils.
- Understanding dining menus and can effectively communicate information to residents.
- Ensuring table settings meet Cedarhurst of Lebanon’s dining standards.
- Remaining current and up to date with all food safety licensing requirements for FDA, state, county, and local authorities along with ensuring all guidelines are adhered to.
- Maintaining safety standards as outlined by Cedarhurst of Lebanon guidelines for infection control.
- Utilizing basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, rations, and proportions to practical situations.
- Ensuring effective communication is being utilized by community staff with the residents’ families concerning residents’ care, encompassing their physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing.
- Working well with others and taking direction from management, as well as taking initiative with the capability to engage in conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees, and others as needed.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand/move, communicate, and identify written information.The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds independently; occasionally lift and/or move up to 200 pounds with assistance.
- Other duties as assigned.
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 0-2 years of previous experience preferred.
- Applicable state/county licensure preferred.
- CPR or BLS certification preferred.
- Be able to demonstrate proficiency in Internet browsers (e.g. Explorer, Chrome, and Fire Fox), Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel, Word and Publisher, electronic health records (EHR) systems, and any HR related systems if applicable.
- Our core values describe our expectation that every team member will be Passionate, Trustworthy, Empathetic, Positive, Respectful and Approachable - and in every way a real, true friend of those we serve.
- To be a Cedarhurst of Lebanon team member means you’re devoted to doing The Friend’s Work: In your every effort, you reassure, energize, and inspire older adults in Cedarhurst of Lebanon.
- Cedarhurst of Lebanon believes that its team is its greatest asset. For this reason, we provide our team members with extensive training as well as personal and career development opportunities.
- Cedarhurst of Lebanon believes in promoting from within. We seek team members who wish to grow with us.
- Cedarhurst of Lebanon offers a competitive benefits package including medical insurance coverage, life insurance, long-term disability coverage and a 401(k) Plan with company match (after 1 year of service).
- Cedarhurst of Lebanon considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in testing requirements (such as TB) and using designated PPE when required.
