Dining Server

Overview

Serve meals, assist with dining services, and maintain cleanliness for residents.

Key Responsibilities

• kitchen operations
• food safety
• table setting
• order taking
• cost control
• equipment cleaning

Tasks

-Supporting all catering, room service, special party needs, marketing functions, etc. -Maintaining safety standards as outlined by Cedarhurst of La Vista guidelines for infection control. -Ensuring effective communication is being utilized by community staff with the residents’ families concerning residents’ care, encompassing their physical, personal, and emotional wellbeing. -Safely operating and cleaning all kitchen equipment and cooking utensils. -Assisting in cleaning work areas, dining room floor, dining room tables, and dining room chairs after each meal and occasionally after special events, sweep, vacuum, and mop floor at the end of shift. -Ensuring table settings meet Cedarhurst of La Vista’s dining standards. -Maintaining a clean work area by assisting with washing all pots, pans and cooking utensils used to prepare a meal. -Taking drink and food orders, serving residents and guests in a professional and efficient manner. -Utilizing basic mathematical concepts such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, percentages, rations, and proportions to practical situations. -Clearing, sanitizing, and setting tables, removing garbage from the kitchen and cleaning trash containers, thoroughly reviewing and completing daily checklist of duties for maintaining and cleaning kitchen and dining areas. -Remaining current and up to date with all food safety licensing requirements for FDA, state, county, and local authorities along with ensuring all guidelines are adhered to. -Assisting in controlling food costs, when possible.

Requirements

• cpr
• high school
• 0-2 years
• microsoft office
• ehr
• teamwork

What You Bring

-CPR or BLS certification preferred. -The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand/move, communicate, and identify written information.The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and lift and/or move up to 50 pounds independently; occasionally lift and/or move up to 200 pounds with assistance. -0-2 years of previous experience preferred. -Cedarhurst of La Vista considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members as its highest priorities. All offers of employment are conditioned on completing and passing a background and drug test, participating in testing requirements (such as TB) and using designated PPE when required. -High School Diploma or equivalent -Understanding dining menus and can effectively communicate information to residents. -Reading and following recipe books, as well as reading labels. -Working well with others and taking direction from management, as well as taking initiative with the capability to engage in conflict intervention and resolution for residents, families, employees, and others as needed. -Possessing a working knowledge of individual assignments and resident dining needs. -Applicable state/county licensure preferred. -Be able to demonstrate proficiency in Internet browsers (e.g. Explorer, Chrome, and Fire Fox), Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Excel, Word and Publisher, electronic health records (EHR) systems, and any HR related systems if applicable.

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Benefits

-Cedarhurst of La Vista offers a competitive benefits package including medical insurance coverage, life insurance, long-term disability coverage and a 401(k) Plan with company match (after 1 year of service). -To be a Cedarhurst of La Vista team member means you’re devoted to doing The Friend’s Work: In your every effort, you reassure, energize, and inspire older adults in Cedarhurst of La Vista. -Cedarhurst of La Vista believes that its team is its greatest asset. For this reason, we provide our team members with extensive training as well as personal and career development opportunities.

About Cedarhurst Senior Living

-Delivers a spectrum of living options—from independent apartments to memory care neighborhoods—rooted in person‑centered support. -Developed standout programs like Dream Come TRUE (granting resident bucket‑list experiences) and Pair to Prepare™ to ease transitions. -Invests in memory‑care training and evidence‑based programming, earning certifications and Alzheimer’s Association recognition. -Typical communities feature chef‑prepared dining, fitness and wellness offerings, walking paths, communal spaces, and regular excursions.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-completion and passing of a background and drug test is required. -participation in testing requirements such as tb testing is required.