Dining Server- Evenings and Weekend
Company: Kensington Senior Living, LLC
Location: Reston
Posted on: May 14, 2022
Job Description:
Job Description: Evenings and Weekend Server Department: Dining
Services Supervisor: Director of Dining Services Employment Status:
Hourly Full or Part Time Summary: The Server team member is
responsible for assisting with the set-up of the Assisted
Living/Memory Care dining areas and the serving meals to Assisted
Living/Memory Care residents. Duties and Responsibilities:
- Completes set up of the dining areas in preparation for meal
periods and events including setting of tables, stocking supplies
in side stands, ensuring condiments are refreshed, and carpets and
furniture are clean and neatly arranged.
- Attends taste panel meetings daily with culinary staff to be
briefed on descriptions of menu items and sample specials and new
menu items.
- Greets residents and visitors as they are seated, provides
menus, and explains any "specials" that are available.
- Takes beverage and food orders from residents and visitors and
communicates them to the culinary staff. Ensures that dietary
restrictions of each resident are adhered to.
- Delivers food and beverages accurately to each table. Monitors
beverages and refreshes them as needed throughout the meal. Ensures
that the pace of the dining experience meets the needs of the
diners- not too slow or rushed.
- Stops back at tables during the meal to ensure that any
additional diner needs are addressed.
- Clears dishes, glassware, and silverware as needed, transports
them to the dish room, scrapes plates, and places them in
designated spaces in preparation for washing.
- Communicates feedback from diners to the Dining Room
Coordinator and the culinary staff.
- Assists Dining Room Coordinator with any assignments or work
requests throughout the meal period. Gains approval from Dining
Room Coordinator before leaving the floor.
- Participates in other professional development activities as
required. Knowledge and Skill:
- Must have excellent verbal skills and communication
abilities.
- Ability to work effectively within a team based
environment.
- Strong time management and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of proper food service techniques.
Qualifications
- Must be able to clearly and proficiently communicate with
people of all ages and abilities, displaying consideration of their
rights and sensitivities, while maintaining an energetic, positive
attitude.
- Must be able to read and write English, and follow verbal and
written instructions.
- Must maintain a clean and well-groomed appearance and follow
the dress code as outlined in the employee handbook.
- Ability to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings,
rotating shifts, and occasional overtime.
- Be in good health, and physically and mentally capable of
performing assigned tasks.
- Demonstrates freedom from pulmonary tuberculosis by a health
screening performed by a physician not more than (6) months prior
to or (7) days after employment
- Must be cleared in a criminal background check administered in
the state of Virginia.
- High School education or GED preferred, but not required.
Mental and Physical Requirements:
- Requires ability to stand and walk short and long distances for
extended periods of time.
- Must be able to lift and/or carry objects in excess of 25
pounds.
- Requires reaching above, below, and at shoulder length.
- Ability to remain calm and positive in stressful
situations.
- The COVID-19 vaccine is a condition of employment.
PI173761531
Keywords: Kensington Senior Living, LLC, Reston , Dining Server- Evenings and Weekend, Other , Reston, Virginia
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