Server

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.*