Dining Server

Monarch Communities Spring Meadows is an exclusive senior living destination in Trumbull, CT. The belief that the built environment can transform lives by creating spaces that inspire our residents, staff, and guests to live healthier, stronger, and more fulfilling lives is the catalyst behind Monarch's architecture. In every aspect of our communities, Monarch prioritizes the health of our residents by creating a place where residents and staff can be nourished in spirit, body, and mind.

About the role

This is a part-time, non-exempt, hourly position reporting to the Culinary Services Director. The Dining Server provides excellent customer service and creates a pleasant dining experience for residents and guests.

Schedule

Part-time with weekend availability. Shifts include:

• 7:00am - 2:30pm
• 11:00am - 7:00pm
• 3:30pm - 7:00pm

Pay

$18.00 - $18.50 hourly

Responsibilities

• Take residents’ dining orders in a friendly and attentive disposition
• Learn and retain residents’ names, special requests, and dietary restrictions
• Ensure dining room is set up, with all items needed for service readily available (silverware, napkins, menus, salt/pepper shakers, etc.)
• Assist with cleaning and sanitizing the dining room, menus, kitchen, serving stations, and other areas as directed
• Ensure safe food handling
• Assist with preparation of beverages, snacks, desserts, salads, and condiments for service
• Assist residents with any special dining requests
• Ensure all residents are accounted for during each meal and complete documentation of their attendance
• Assist with special events
• Participate in and attend all in-service training as scheduled
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations, as well as community policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma preferred; GED accepted
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in fine dining hospitality and/or full-service senior living
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Competent in organizational and time management skills
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Experience working with seniors

Physical Abilities

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell
• Must be able to lift or carry weight up to 50 lbs
• Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents
• Must use proper body mechanics

Benefits

Benefits offered for part-time employees:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible Schedule
• On-the-job training
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Parking

Additional compensation programs:

• Employee Referral Bonus
• Resident Referral Bonus