Waitstaff

Location: Fort Worth, TX – Onsite
Address: 2501 Museum Way, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Schedule: Full-Time

About the role

We are seeking a Waitstaff to join our community committed to delivering outstanding food to our residents. As a Waitstaff you will be responsible for assisting Culinary and kitchen staff with supporting functions. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others!

Responsibilities

• Set tables; bus tables, wash off tables after meals
• Prepare beverages and food as required
• Serve food in dining rooms or other areas as required
• Serve beverages to residents as required
• Blend food in electric blender; prepare steam table
• Prepare hot cart and serve food; clean and sanitize carts
• Wash dishes; scrape and rack dishes; sort, stack, store clean dishes
• Mop, sweep, and clean work area
• Take out trash
• Wrap silverware
• Receive and store groceries, frozen foods, produce, etc.; date, rotate canned goods
• Detect, correct and/or report situations that have a possibility of causing accidents or injuries to residents or others
• Observe and report resident symptoms, reactions and changes
• Maintain compliance with all Buckner policies, procedures and requirements
• Maintain compliance with all federal and state laws
• Maintain compliance with all agency regulatory guidelines and requirements
• Provide training and support to new staff members as directed by a supervisor
• Help with prep work for meal services
• Work successfully as part of a team and develop then maintain strong working relationships with co-workers
• Attend staff meetings and training as required
• Perform other assignments and duties as requested

Requirements

• Completes and meets required training and certification requirements of Buckner and governing authorities (e.g. food handlers certificate)
• Ability to read, write and understand business documents written in English
• Ability to communicate verbally with residents, families, visitors and co-workers
• Ability to make self clearly understood by others
• Ability to understand and follow basic written and oral step-by-step instructions
• Ability to move food serving and preparation equipment as needed, using up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects
• Work deals mostly with objects, equipment and/or machines where the seeing job is at or within arm’s reach; depth perception and field of vision (peripheral) are of some importance
• Ability to turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, handle, stand, walk over 75% of shift
• Ability to safely utilize kitchen equipment and recognize differences in sound generated by equipment or machinery which may indicate operation problems or safety concerns
• Ability to work under close supervision performing routine, standardized tasks
• Ability to perform tasks with due consideration for residents in vicinity and ability to cooperate and work with other employees
• Ability to learn basic food serving, cleanliness and sanitation requirements
• Sufficient good health to properly discharge duties; employees shall not be permitted to work who have infectious disease or skin lesion for the duration of the communicability
• Ability to comply with Patient Rights, all regulatory requirements, and all company policies and procedures as stated now and in the future

About Buckner Retirement Services

Buckner Retirement Services comprises a network of senior living communities across Texas. As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization with over 60 years of experience, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care. Recognized as a Great Place to Work at all our locations, we offer rewarding opportunities for those passionate about working with seniors.