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Dining Room Attendant / Server

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Temporary
Full-time
Part-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $12.00 - $15.25
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Work Schedule

Flexible
Weekend Shifts
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Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
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Employee Discounts
Training and Development
Retirement Plan

Job Description

The hiring establishment is a reputable assisted living and memory care community dedicated to providing exceptional dining experiences for its residents, their families, and visitors. This organization prides itself on creating a warm, welcoming, and professional environment centered around compassionate care, high-quality service, and community support. The property emphasizes the importance of teamwork, respect, and efficient service to enhance the quality of life for seniors, particularly those with cognitive impairments like dementia. As an essential part of their food and beverage team, the Dining Room Attendant/Server plays a crucial role in upholding the community's standards and complying with all applicable... Show More

Job Requirements

  • Must be eighteen years of age
  • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent
  • Prefer six months experience working in a food and beverage environment
  • Able to safely operate standard household equipment such as dishwasher, iron, vacuum, washer and dryer
  • Able to operate standard office equipment
  • Knowledge of or ability to learn assisted living and dementia care theory and practice
  • Able to work with seniors and patiently interact with cognitively impaired individuals
  • Able to be flexible, adapt and respond to change, make decisions under stress and prioritize tasks and projects
  • Able to process information and apply common sense to follow written or oral instructions
  • Able to analyze, solve and respond to problems or concerns
  • Able to read, write and speak English and interact effectively with employees, supervisors, physicians, health care professionals, residents and 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 health screening including chest x-ray or intradermal test within 6 months prior or 7 days after employment

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Prefer six months experience in food and beverage service
  • Knowledge or ability to learn assisted living and dementia care principles
  • Ability to interact patiently with cognitively impaired individuals
  • Effective communication skills in English
  • Motivation to work independently
  • Ability to obtain and maintain valid Food Handler's certification
  • Basic knowledge of operating household and office equipment
  • Ability to follow written and oral instructions
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Flexibility to adapt to change and prioritize tasks
  • Knowledge of infection control and safety procedures

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 and submit product requests to Executive Chef
  • Accurately and professionally take food and beverage orders and enter them into the POS
  • Properly input to-go, take-out and employee meal orders
  • Verify food matches orders including special requests and menu substitutions
  • Assist residents with menu selections and explain preparation details
  • Ensure plates are presentable before serving and use trays and tray stands appropriately
  • Follow proper serving techniques and etiquette
  • Set up dining room tables and server stations with all necessary items
  • Bus tables, clean and reset tables, sweep, vacuum and maintain cleanliness
  • Maintain and organize the beverage station
  • Wash dishes, pots and pans as needed
  • Deliver meals to resident rooms when required
  • Respond to resident concerns professionally
  • Participate in daily departmental meetings
  • Maintain a safe and secure environment and report hazards
  • Comply with infection control procedures and use Universal Precautions
  • Communicate effectively with residents, families and staff
  • Attend scheduled trainings and maintain certifications
  • Flexibly work holidays, evenings and weekends
  • Support teamwork and community marketing efforts
  • Report any observed resident condition changes
  • Perform other duties assigned by the Executive Chef

Job Qualifications

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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