AL Server

Overview

SUMMARY: The Server is responsible for greeting residents and guests of the AL and for performing full wait staff duties during meal times. The server works with a team to properly close the kitchen and dining room at the end of the day.

• Perform wait staff duties during the meal times; greet guests, offer water and beverages, receive menu orders, communicate with the line cook, deliver orders and assist residents and guests with other dining needs as needed in a timely manner.
• Clear, clean and set dining room tables as needed in a manner consistent with proper procedures to avoid cross contamination.
• Make sure all condiments for daily special in house and to go are pre done prior to mealtime.
• Perform dishwashing and cleaning procedures as assigned and as needed.
• Follows safety regulations at all times and follows established infection control and Universal Precautions, policies and procedures.
• Maintain a pleasant dining environment for the residents, guests and staff.
• Assist in maintaining wait staff service area and other duties as assigned by the Dining Room Manager/ Chef/ Dining Services Director and Lead Server.
• Disposes of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
• Provides documentation of food and equipment temperatures as assigned.
• Properly labels and stores food items.
• Maintains acceptable standards of personal hygiene and complies with department dress code.
• Attends in-service training and education sessions as assigned.

Educational And Experience Requirements

• No prior experience needed. On-the-job training provided.
• Must have adequate reading abilities to read and understand diet cards, special diet menus, and other food service procedures.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to deal tactfully with staff, residents and visitors.
• Must be able to follow written instructions.
• Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, and appearance of work areas for regular inspection of food service areas for sanitation, safety, and proper performance of assigned duties.
• Must maintain confidentiality of resident information.
• Must attend required training and education sessions offered by the facility.
• May be required to lift, push, pull, and move equipment, supplies, etc., in excess of fifty pounds with a team member or by self throughout the workday.
• Must obtain a Food Handlers Card within one month of hire date.

Dallas Retirement Village fully embraces a culture of hospitality. To that end, we include the following hospitality promises in all of our community job descriptions.

• Subject to exposure to infectious waste and disease (HBV and HIV).
• Will be exposed to heat in kitchen work areas and cold temperatures in food storage/freezer areas.
• Stands, bends, lifts and moves throughout the workday.
• May be required to work after regular work hours, on holidays and weekends.
• May be required to work on shifts other than the shift initially hired for.
• Exposed to slippery floors.
• Exposed to odors.