Dining Room Server

General Description: Provide assistance and service in all food functions in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local regulatory guidelines.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review menus prior to serving times and understand menu.
• Inspect special diet trays to assure that the correct diet is served to the resident.
• Assist cooks in meal preparation including salads and desserts.
• Follow department standard procedures for wait staff in serving residents meals.
• Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Set up meal trays, food carts, dining room, etc., as instructed.
• Distribute and collect menus as necessary.
• Obtain food supplies for next meal.
• Deliver food carts, trays, etc., to designated areas. Serve food in dining room as instructed.
• Perform dishwashing/cleaning procedures. Assure that utensils, etc., are readily available for next meal.
• Remove food trays from carts, kitchen, dining rooms, etc., and take to dishwashing area.
• Prepare and deliver snacks, etc., as instructed.
• Follow safety regulations and precautions at all times.
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies.
• Report missing/illegible labels or MSDSs to your supervisor.
• Make only authorized food substitutions.
• Restock condiments on tables.
• Assist in food preparation for special meals, for parties, etc.
• Assist in daily or scheduled cleaning duties, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Clean and sanitize work tables, meat blocks, refrigerators/freezers, etc.
• Sweep and mop floors as directed.
• Carry soiled utensils, dishes etc., to wash area.
• Return clean utensils and dishes to proper storage areas.
• Ensure that safety regulations and precautions are followed at all times by all personnel.
• Follow established Infection Control Precautions policies and procedures when performing daily tasks.
• Agree not to disclose resident’s protected health information and promptly report suspected or known violations of such disclosure to the Executive Director.
• All other duties as assigned by Director of Dining Services.