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Job Title: Server Department: Dining Services Date Revised: 7/24/2024 Reports To: Dining Room Manager FLSA Status: Non-exempt Job Code: 6007 Job Summary: The Server serves food and beverages to residents in accordance with established Benchmark policies and procedures. S/he performs duties under the direction of the Dining Services Director, to assure that quality food service is provided to meet the needs of the residents. Principal Duties/Responsibilities: Advises supervisor when supplies diminish for reorder Communicates effectively with supervisor and kitchen staff Takes food and beverage orders from residents and serves meals on a timely basis that are both presentable and appetizing in appearance. Sets up and delivers meal trays and food carts to the dining room as instructed. Handles requests from residents who require assistance with meal selection or have specific needs. Serves well-presented meals on a timely basis Sets up dining room for the next scheduled meal. Performs other general server duties as assigned. Assists in inventorying supplies. Obtains or replenishes necessary dining room supplies before the next scheduled meal. Checks room service trays before distribution. Follows safety regulations and precautions at all times. Follows established Infection Control procedures when performing daily tasks. Ensures that all food service areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are properly maintained. Reports all hazardous conditions and equipment to your supervisor. Reports all accidents to the Dining Services Director or the Executive Director. Disposes of food and waste in accordance with established policies. Assists in daily or scheduled cleaning duties Cleans tables, chairs, refrigerators and freezers, etc. Carries soiled dishes, cups, glasses, and utensils to proper storage areas. Keeps work areas clean, dry, and free of food, beverages, etc. Returns used food trays from food carts, dining room, etc., and delivers to the dishwashing area. Education/Experience/Licensure/Certification: High school diploma or equivalent. Previous dining room and server experience. Required Skills/Abilities: Must be able to interact effectively with residents and staff Must be able to follow written and oral instructions Must have knowledge of dietary procedures, as well as related Health Department regulations and guidelines pertaining to food service operations. Must be able to serve food and beverages for residents in a prompt and efficient manner. Physical Requirements: PHYSICAL JOB ANALYSIS JOB TITLE: Server/Lead Server The principal duties and responsibilities are listed in the formal job description. This form is intended to provide a summary of the physical demands of the job. Frequency Frequency Unanticipated Seldom (1-5% of time) Occasional (6-33% of time) Frequent (34-66% of time) Constant (67-100% of time) Unanticipated Seldom (1-5% of time) Occasional (6-33% of time) Frequent (34-66% of time) Constant (67-100% of time) LIFT/CARRY (OBJECTS) EQUIPMENT Objects up to 10 lbs. X Transfer Devices/Gait Belts X Objects 11-20 lbs. X Kitchen Equipment X Objects 21-35 lbs. X Ladders X Objects 36-75 lbs.* X Maintenance Equipment X Objects 76-100lbs.* X Tablets/Computers/Office X *Weights in excess of 35 lbs. will be reviewed for 2-person or mechanical assist Vehicles/Driving X PUSH/ PULL FORCE ** ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURES Wheelchair with Resident 10-50lbs. X Indoors X Resident Lift Equipment 10-60 lbs. X Outdoors X 2 Wheel Dolly/ 4 Wheel Cart 5-35lbs. X Extreme Heat X Floor Cleaning Equipment 5-25 lbs. X Extreme Cold X **Push/pull force is measured as the peak force required to start object moving Dusty X POSTURES Excessive Noise X Sitting X RESIDENT MOBILITY ASSISTANCE Standing X One/two person manual transfer (up to 35 lbs. lifting force per person) X Walking on even surface X Bed positioning (lateral movement of resident in bed) X Walking on uneven surface X Chair boostin…
Salary estimate
$111,000 – $150,000/yr
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