Dietary Server

  • Vero Beach
  • Legacy Senior Living
Description
General
  • Serve meals on a timely basis that are palatable, appetizing in appearance, garnished, and at proper temperature.
  • Assist in maintaining all work/storage areas in a clean and properly arranged manner at all times. Move stock and equipment as necessary to complete daily cleaning duties as assigned.
  • Follow all safety regulations at all times.
  • Sweep and mop floors as directed.
  • Carry out garbage and keep work areas clean, dry, and free of hazardous equipment.
  • Perform ware-washing duties as assigned.
  • Follow established infection control policies and procedures.
  • Report all hazardous conditions/equipment to manager.
  • Report all accidents/incidents as established by department policies.
  • Follow all dining services procedures in accordance with established policies.
  • Develop and maintain a good working rapport with department personnel, as well as other departments within the facility, to assure that food service can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the residents.
  • Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest, and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the department.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident care information to assure resident rights are protected.
  • Assist in making new dining services employees feel welcome.
  • Attend and participate in in-services, workshops, seminars, etc. as directed.
  • Follow facility's dress and hygiene policies.
  • Assist with in-house fire control and in resident evacuation during fire or disaster emergencies.
  • Participate and assist in departmental studies and projects as assigned or that may become necessary.
  • Other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate or as directed by manager.
    p. Serving
  • Service should be timely and pleasant.
  • All food is served from customers' left.
  • All beverages are served from customers' right. Step back when pouring to reduce risk of spilling on residents.
  • Maintain customers' beverages. Pour fresh water and coffee in timely manner.
  • Serve water before any part of the order is taken.
  • Inform customers of the soup, bread, and dessert of the day.
  • Take order from left to right, clockwise.
  • Remain alert to customers and their needs.
  • Check tables and collect dirty dishes as necessary.
  • Make certain dirty dishes are removed before serving dessert.
  • Remain on floor and in assigned area. If someone outside your area requests your help, tell them you will get their server.