Be a part of our team and make a difference in our residents' lives—and your own. At Morningside Ministries, we offer more than jobs; we offer meaningful careers in a compassionate, team-oriented environment. Join our growing team at our state-of-the-art Menger Springs Senior Living Community, located in beautiful Boerne, TX, just north of San Antonio.
We are seeking a positive, compassionate, and customer service-focused Server to join our Skilled Nursing Dining Services team. In this role, you will help ensure residents receive nutritious meals in a safe, respectful, and timely manner while supporting their comfort, dignity, and overall dining experience. We are committed to our Core Anchors of People First…Always, Compassionate Action…Now, and Respectful Communication…Everywhere.
Works under the direct supervision of the Dining Services Manager to provide meal service to residents in the Skilled Nursing community. Responsible for serving meals in the dining room and resident rooms while following physician-ordered diets, food safety regulations, infection prevention practices, and departmental procedures. Collaborates with nursing staff and other team members to ensure residents receive the appropriate meals and assistance as needed. Maintains a clean, organized, and sanitary work environment while providing exceptional customer service to residents, families, guests, and fellow team members.
Sets up assigned workstations with all necessary supplies, utensils, trays, beverages, and condiments prior to meal service and replenishes supplies as needed.
Observes residents during meal service and promptly communicates concerns regarding appetite, food intake, swallowing difficulties, or changes in condition to nursing staff or the supervisor.
Maintains knowledge of therapeutic diets, portion control, food allergies, and meal modifications to ensure meals are served accurately.
Cleans and sanitizes dining rooms, nourishment stations, equipment, and service areas according to departmental schedules and infection control procedures.
Maintains compliance with food safety, sanitation, infection prevention, and departmental safety procedures at all times.
Identifies and immediately reports safety hazards, equipment concerns, resident issues, or sanitation concerns to the supervisor.
Must possess sufficient education to read, write, speak, and understand English and follow oral and written instructions.
Previous food service, restaurant, healthcare, senior living, or customer service experience is preferred but not required.
Current Food Handler Certification or the ability to obtain one within the required timeframe.
Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work respectfully with older adults and individuals with physical or cognitive limitations.
Knowledge of basic food safety, sanitation, and infection prevention practices.
Ability to follow therapeutic diet instructions and meal service procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families, nursing staff, and coworkers.
Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, lift, carry, and push meal carts throughout the shift.
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
Mileage Stipend available to eligible employees
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Telemedicine
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Compassionate Action Relief for Employees (C.A.R.E. Fund)
Paid Jury Duty and Bereavement Leave
Loewenberg Caregiver Scholarship
Academy for Career Excellence Program
Continuing Education (Relias Training)
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Morningside Ministries Immunization Policy: All employees will be required to receive or show proof of receipt of an approved COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment, except where a legally authorized religious or medical (not personal preference) or otherwise legally protected exemption is established. Reasonable accommodations, including the use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), may be provided as appropriate.
Morningside Ministries is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our Core Anchors: People First…Always • Compassionate Action…Now • Respectful Communication…Everywhere
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