Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Range $12.50 - $16.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedule
Training and development opportunities
Employee wellness programs
Job Description
This organization is a dedicated senior living community that provides supportive assistance to residents through various levels of care, including assisted living and memory care services. The community is committed to creating a warm, respectful, and welcoming environment where seniors can enjoy a high quality of life with dignity and professional care. Employing a team-oriented approach, the establishment focuses on teamwork, resident care, and community involvement to ensure a positive, safe, and comforting atmosphere for its residents and their families.
The server role in this setting is pivotal in ensuring residents and their guests receive exceptional dining experiences. Ser... Show More
The server role in this setting is pivotal in ensuring residents and their guests receive exceptional dining experiences. Ser... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be eighteen (18) years of age
- Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Prefer six (6) months experience working in a food and beverage environment
- Able to safely operate standard household equipment such as dishwasher, iron, vacuum, washer, dryer
- Able to operate standard office equipment
- Knowledge of or ability to learn the theory and practice of assisted living and dementia care
- Able to work with seniors and patiently interact with cognitively impaired individuals
- Able to be flexible, adapt and respond to change, make decisions in stressful situations and prioritize tasks and projects
- Able to process information and apply common sense understanding to follow and carry out written or oral instructions
- Able to analyze, solve and respond to problems or concerns
- Able to read, write and speak the English language and to interact effectively with employees, supervisors, physicians, health care professionals, residents, and their families
- Must be highly motivated and able to work independently
- Able to obtain and maintain valid Food Handler's certification as needed
- Be mobile and able to perform physical requirements of the job
- Good physical health verified by a health screening including a chest x-ray or intradermal test result not more than six months prior or seven days after employment.
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience in food and beverage service preferred
- Ability to safely operate household and office equipment
- Knowledge or willingness to learn assisted living and dementia care principles
- Patience and professionalism working with seniors and cognitively impaired individuals
- Strong communication skills in English both verbal and written
- Ability to adapt and remain flexible under changing conditions
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Motivated and able to work with minimal supervision
- Valid Food Handler's certification or ability to obtain
- Physical capability to meet job demands.
Job Duties
- Serve meals to residents, family members and visitors in a professional, dignified, efficient and courteous manner
- Bring, serve, prepare and refill beverages including water, coffee, soda, wine, beer, and cocktails in appropriate glasses
- Open and serve wine and beer as applicable
- Stock bar with wine, beer, liquor, mixers and garnishes
- Submit requests to Executive Chef regarding products to order
- Accurately take residents and guests' food and beverage orders and enter them into the POS system
- Properly input to-go and take-out orders as well as employee meals
- Verify food matches items ordered on POS and ensure orders reflect special requests
- Assist residents with menu selections and provide information on menu item preparation
- Ensure plates are presentable before serving
- Bring and serve food using trays and tray stands
- Assure compliance with proper serving techniques and etiquette
- Properly set up dining room tables and server stations
- Bus tables and return dishes to the kitchen
- Clean tables and chairs, sweep, vacuum and pick up floor areas
- Maintain clean, sanitary, and clutter-free work environment
- Assist in food inventory and kitchen duties such as washing dishes when needed
- Deliver meals to resident rooms as required
- Respond to resident concerns and complaints professionally
- Demonstrate knowledge of each resident as an individual
- Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations concerning the department
- Participate in daily huddle meetings
- Maintain a safe and secure environment for staff, residents, and guests
- Demonstrate knowledge of infection control and follow policies concerning exposure to blood/body fluids
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, visitors, co-workers, and supervisors
- Support a positive and professional environment by adhering to employee handbook guidelines
- Attend scheduled in-services and training
- Maintain required certifications and licensures
- Demonstrate flexibility in work schedule including holidays, evenings, weekends, and additional shifts
- Perform other duties as assigned
- Encourage teamwork through cooperative interactions
- Support marketing efforts through friendly interactions
- Communicate any observed or suspected resident change of condition to the Assisted Living/Memory Care Department.
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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