Dining Server

About the role

The Dining Services Server is accountable for providing prompt, courteous service to all residents and guests in the dining room during meal times. The role involves serving, cleaning, hospitality, and waiting/bussing tables. Duties may also include preparing salads and desserts as directed.

Responsibilities

• Assist in food preparation, hospitality duties, and meal service, including serving food, waiting tables, and bussing tables.
• Serves Breakfast, lunch and dinner meals to residents, guests, and staff in the Dining Room or Bistro.
• Bus and reset tables as needed.
• Prepare salad bar items for lunch. Fill salad bar with ice and set for service, including gathering plates and bowls as necessary for salad bar and soup kettles.
• Prepare and stage desserts.
• Light food prep for special events.
• Aid in setting up meetings or other special events, including delivery of snacks, coffee, tea, etc.
• Follow all sanitation guidelines, federal/state regulations, and Senior Living/Healthcare requirements. Maintain cleanliness of prep items.
• Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled and/or needed.
• “Open” and “Close” dining rooms as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Current Food Handler’s Permit.
• Training in Servsafe is beneficial.
• One (1) year of food service experience including but not limited to: serving/waiting tables, cleaning and kitchen sanitation protocols, basic food/meal prep is preferred.

Qualifications

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to read and understand written instructions and follow safety practices.
• Cordial and congenial behavior with residents.
• Dependable, detail-oriented, organized, and good follow-through.
• Ability to work within standard policies and procedures and with limited supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and functions.
• Ability to react calmly in emergency situations.
• Patience and compassion towards senior adults.
• Ability to maintain a neat and orderly work area.
• Well-groomed appearance that complies with organizational and State food code standards.
• Knowledge of and understanding of food safety, sanitation, preparation, and serving principles.
• Ability to work with all persons and get along with them.

Skills

• Effective communication (verbal and written).
• Reading and following written instructions.
• Handling emergencies calmly.
• Showing patience and compassion.
• Maintaining a neat and orderly work area.
• Adhering to dress code and kitchen uniform requirements.
• Understanding food safety, sanitation, preparation, and serving principles.
• Working with all persons and getting along with them.

Physical Requirements

• Lifts or carries equipment or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent stooping, bending, climbing, reaching, pulling/pushing, and long periods of standing/walking.
• Must have adequate sight and hearing to meet the responsibilities of this position.

Pay

Compensation Pay Range: $19.50 - $22.50 per hour. Reasonable Pay Estimate: $19.50 - $22.50 per hour. For full-time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid group term life and disability.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays.
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match.
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Voluntary benefits: Life, AD&DTuition assistance and scholarships.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program.
• Pet Insurance.

Benefits

For full-time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid group term life and disability.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays.
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match.
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Voluntary benefits: Life, AD&DTuition assistance and scholarships.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program.
• Pet Insurance.

Application Instructions

To apply, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org. For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit these websites. Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.