Full Time IL Server

Responsibilities

• Greet guests and offer water and beverages
• Receive menu orders and communicate with the line cook
• Deliver orders and assist residents and guests with dining needs in a timely manner
• Clear, clean, and set dining room tables following proper procedures to avoid cross contamination
• Prepare condiments for daily specials (in-house and to-go) prior to mealtime
• Perform dishwashing and cleaning procedures as assigned
• Follow safety regulations and established infection control and Universal Precautions policies
• Maintain a pleasant dining environment for residents, guests, and staff
• Assist in maintaining the wait staff service area and perform other duties as assigned by the Dining Room Manager/Chef/Dining Services Director and Lead Server
• Dispose of food and waste in accordance with established policies
• Document food and equipment temperatures as assigned
• Properly label and store food items
• Maintain acceptable standards of personal hygiene and comply with department dress code
• Attend in-service training and education sessions as assigned

Qualifications

• No prior serving experience required; on-the-job training provided
• Prior foodservice experience preferred
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively
• Ability to interpret and explain the menu, refer or answer questions, coordinate the meal service process, and understand requests
• Ability to communicate with, understand, empathize with, work with, and be tolerant of residents, families, visitors, peers, supervisors, and subordinates
• Must be able to obtain a Food Handlers card (if 18 years of age or older) and an OLCC card
• Must be able to communicate effectively with the elderly population and be sensitive to the individual needs of the residents
• Must be able to perform duties in a timely manner consistent with the needs of the residents, dining room standards, and assigned task schedules