WAITER/WAITRESS (FULL AND PART TIME)

About the role

Unidine is hiring immediately for full‑time and part‑time waiter/waitress positions at Lifequest Nursing Center (2450 John Fries Highway, Quakertown, PA 18951). The role involves taking food and beverage orders and efficiently delivering items to dining room guests, working as part of a supportive culinary team that impacts the lives of those served.

Responsibilities

• Promptly and warmly greet guests in the dining room; take food and beverage orders efficiently following established steps of service.
• Deliver food promptly and professionally; maintain safe food handling and sanitation standards.
• Follow up periodically to assist with any additional needs or requests.
• Demonstrate complete understanding of menu items and ingredients.
• Advise guests on appropriate food and drink combinations when requested; accommodate reasonable requests and note preferences.
• As needed, demonstrate knowledge of specialized diets and allergens.
• Communicate directly with back‑of‑the‑house staff to ensure orders are delivered correctly and special requests are accommodated.
• Exhibit exceptional communication skills and ability to get along well with others.
• Remain flexible and patient when communicating with guests and staff.
• Collect tickets and follow proper cash‑handling procedures.
• Promote a clean, safe and neat environment for guests.
• Maintain a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality regarding personal or medical information shared.
• Promptly address complaints or issues; relay relevant information or complaints directly to supervisor.
• Ensure the dining room is properly set up prior to and after the service period; keep area clean and neat while meeting established sanitation standards.
• Operate a variety of equipment, including fire extinguishers, telephones, iced tea/soda machines, soup wells and coffee machines.
• Work with staff of other departments to perform job duties during special events and functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

No prior experience required; willing to train!

Skills

• Exceptional communication skills and ability to get along well with others.
• Knowledge of menu items, ingredients, specialized diets and allergens.
• Ability to follow safe food handling and sanitation standards.
• Cash‑handling and ticket collection proficiency.
• Flexibility and patience in guest and staff interactions.
• Ability to operate equipment such as fire extinguishers, telephones, beverage machines, soup wells and coffee machines.

Benefits

Full‑time and part‑time positions offer: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and Voluntary Benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program.

Full‑time positions also offer: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws (see link for Washington State, Maryland, or remote positions).

Pay

Pay range: $16.50 per hour to $17.00 per hour.

Schedule

Full‑time and part‑time schedules available; days may vary. Typical shift: 6:30 am to 2:30 pm. Rotating weekends required. Evening shifts required as needed.