Food Services - Server

Wellbridge is committed to creating an environment where those struggling with substance use disorders can find hope, healing, and a path toward recovery. We believe in prioritizing patient-centered care, ensuring that each person who walks through our doors receives the utmost compassion and support on their journey to wellness. We invite you to explore a career with Wellbridge and are proud to offer comprehensive and affordable benefits including lifestyle perks such as free cafeteria service and an on-site gym/wellness center!

About the role

The Server is responsible for serving patients and employees in a cafeteria setting, ensuring timely service to maximize a positive dining experience as well as assist with general maintenance of the kitchen, dining room, and service areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to all patients and guests
• Work in a positive and cooperative manner with fellow employees, assisting when necessary
• Check daily task sheet for assigned station and side work
• Check station tables for settings and cleanliness, especially inspecting glass and silverware and remove and/or replace as necessary
• Read the menu and know the selections prior to approaching the wait station. Respond to questions about the food, if possible, if not, report the question the Chef on duty
• Assist in the plating and proper portion controls of some or all the following: appetizers, salads, soup, beverages and desserts for patients and guests
• Before serving, checks meal to see that it is appetizing in appearance and presents well
• Demonstrate proper storage practices, including, time and date labeling, quality assurance, categorizing storage areas and stock rotation
• Assure that condiments and supplies for next meal are readily available
• Do special assigned cleaning jobs based on periodic schedules
• Clean-up and sanitation of tables, service area, dining room and kitchen as assigned
• Monitor patients’ dietary needs and make menu suggestions accordingly
• Monitor patients’ eating habits and report anything unusual to the FSD
• Wear proper and clean uniform as directed by Wellbridge
• Remove trash as required
• Positivity and a sense of urgency area must. An up-beat attitude is necessary, and a patient-first mind state is mandatory.
• Maintain a safe and caring environment, delivering care in a culturally sensitive manner and consistent with Wellbridge mission, vision and values

Essential Functions

• Read and understand directions and menus
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment following food safety standards and operate kitchen equipment
• Position self to prepare and maintain kitchen, stockroom(s), and meals as directed
• Consistently moves and carries food orders and supplies up to 30lbs without assistance
• Push, pull cleaning equipment daily
• The majority of each work shift is in a standing position

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent preferred
• Excellent customer service skills, displaying a friendly and courteous demeanor
• Good communication skills
• Must be willing to work as a team
• Written and verbal communication skills in English, bilingual English/Spanish preferred