Wait Staff (Full-Time)

Description

Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center is a retirement community dedicated to providing its residents and staff with the utmost dignity and respect. We are currently seeking Wait Staff to assist with our meal services. The ideal candidate should enjoy working with older individuals and excel both independently and as part of a team.

Schedule and Pay Information

Starting Pay: $15.00 - $15.45 per hour
Hours: Full-time (6AM - 2PM) weekdays/weekends
Note: Schedule must be flexible and open for weekend shifts.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance*
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Optional Voluntary life insurance
• Optional Short-term disability (STD) insurance
• Company-paid Life insurance
• Seven (7) Paid Holidays
• Birthday Recognition Day (paid)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Reduced-priced employee lunches

Note: Items marked with an asterisk (*) are only available for full-time employees. Full-time status is defined as 30+ hours per week.

Job Description

Primary Function: Responsible for serving food to residents and guests, dishwashing, and housekeeping in dining areas.

Essential Functions

• Understands the various therapeutic diets and applies this knowledge when serving.
• Sets up, delivers, and picks up residents' room trays.
• Sets dining room tables for meals.
• Washes dishes and cleans equipment and areas after each use.
• Clears tables, cleans tables, and chairs, vacuums dining room floor after each use.
• Checks off and initials cleaning checklist at end of shift.
• Safeguards privacy and confidentiality of all resident health care information which includes complying with all HIPAA regulations.
• Interacts positively with all residents at all times, creating an atmosphere that promotes a homelike environment.
• Maintains, cares for, and safely uses supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently per Fairhaven policies and procedures.
• Maintains sanitary conditions; follows infection control and waste management procedures as they relate to this position.
• Reports incidents of abuse, neglect, or a violation of the resident's rights immediately.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

• Physical condition allowing for normal kitchen duties including but not limited to: lifting (up to 30 pounds), bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, grabbing, pushing, pulling, standing or walking an entire shift, use of arms and hands with dexterity, ability to read and understand directions.
• Ability to communicate in a friendly manner to residents and coworkers in English.
• Dependability and punctuality.
• Comfort in working in a Christian Retirement Center environment.
• Adherence to all regulations specified in the Fairhaven employee handbook, procedures, and policy documents.