Dining Server, Part-Time

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.
• 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 handle a variety of tasks and functions.
• Ability to react calmly in emergency situations.
• Patience and compassion towards senior adults.
• Ability to set and establish priorities.
• Manages time efficiently.
• Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner.
• Maintains a 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 skills.
• Cordial and congenial behavior.
• Dependability and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Emergency response capability.
• Patience and compassion.
• Work with diverse individuals.

Benefits

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Employer-paid group term life and disability.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and six paid holidays.
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match.
• Various voluntary benefits such as fitness center use, tuition assistance, and scholarships.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program.
• Pet Insurance.

Pay

Compensation Pay Range: $16.06 - $20.88 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time schedule is available.