Food Server-at The Health Care Center Skilled Nursing/Assisted Living Community

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Part-time
Hourly
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Compensation

Hourly
Exact $17.60
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

Scholarships for continuing education
Vacation pay
Holiday pay
Sick Leave Pay
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Voluntary Short-term Disability
401k

Job Description

The Village is a distinguished 60+ Life Plan Retirement Community located in Hemet, California, offering a comprehensive range of senior living services including Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing. Recognized as the Best Senior Living Community in the Inland Empire for 18 consecutive years, The Village prides itself on delivering exceptional care and an enriching lifestyle for its residents. The community is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and supportive environment where seniors can experience comfort, dignity, and joy in all stages of aging. Residents benefit from a variety of wellness programs, lifelong learning opportunities, live entertainment, and 5-star dining options, all designed to promote a fulfilling and active lifestyle.

The Village is more than just a retirement community; it is a family-centered environment where every associate, from front-line staff and caregivers to clinical team members and management, contributes to the well-being and happiness of the residents. The organization values collaboration, kindness, and meaningful work that supports older adults' physical, emotional, and social needs. This commitment to excellence extends beyond direct care to encompass every aspect of daily living, including meal service, housekeeping, and program activities.

The current opening is for a Food Server position, offering an hourly pay rate starting at $17.60, with competitive wages and comprehensive benefits. The Food Server plays a vital role in the dining experience at The Village by delivering fast, efficient, and friendly service to residents. Responsibilities include taking orders, serving drinks, appetizers, entrees, and desserts, as well as bussing and resetting tables. This role also involves preparing tray line meals, wrapping desserts, and basic knowledge of therapeutic and mechanically altered diets, ensuring that dietary needs are met accurately and compassionately.

As a Food Server at The Village, the successful candidate will be part of a dedicated team that ensures the dining room environment is clean, welcoming and complies with all health and safety standards. This position requires adherence to company policies, including attendance and uniform guidelines, as well as commitment to infection control prevention. Employees are also eligible for numerous benefits such as scholarships for continuing education after 12 months of employment, paid vacation, holiday and sick leave, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, voluntary short-term disability, and a 401k plan.

This role is ideal for individuals who are team players, have excellent time management skills, and a genuine desire to support older adults in a respectful and positive manner. The Village encourages applicants who are fully vaccinated in response to COVID-19 health and safety protocols, promoting a safe environment for residents and staff alike. The Village is an equal opportunity employer, welcoming diverse candidates committed to enhancing the quality of life for its senior residents through dedicated food service and hospitality.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Ability to provide friendly and efficient customer service
  • Basic knowledge of therapeutic and mechanically altered diets
  • Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks related to food service
  • Must adhere to company attendance and uniform policies
  • Ability to follow safety and infection control procedures consistently
  • Ability to work varied shifts as scheduled
  • Fully vaccinated preferred consistent with COVID-19 policies
  • Ability to communicate effectively with residents and team members
  • Availability to complete assigned tasks thoroughly and timely

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent preferred
  • Previous experience in food service or dining assistance is an asset
  • Basic knowledge of therapeutic and mechanically altered diets is beneficial
  • Ability to provide friendly and efficient service in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
  • Commitment to following health, safety, and infection control policies
  • Time management skills to ensure tasks are completed promptly and accurately

Job Duties

  • Provides fast, efficient, friendly service to everyone
  • Be able to set up and work the tray line, also preparing in room trays
  • Wrapping desserts and other items for tray line
  • Basic knowledge of therapeutic and mechanically altered diets
  • Serving resident meals in dining room
  • Preparing daily nourishments
  • Preparing daily snack tray for residents
  • Cleaning and re-setting dining room, in addition to cleaning the kitchen
  • Preparing drinks for the tray line including thickened liquid beverages
  • Preparing nourishment
  • Consistently following all safety rules and policies or the company and department specifics
  • Consistently following the Company Policies and Procedures as stated in the Employee Handbook and within the individual department, including infection control prevention
  • Completes all assigned tasks and duties timely, correctly and thoroughly
  • Clocks in and out per Company Policy as scheduled
  • Adheres to Attendance Policy
  • Follows Company and Department Uniform Policy
  • Be a team player
  • Uses time effectively to ensure that duties are complete according to schedule
  • Understands the goals that must be achieved
  • Corrects all deficiencies as soon as possible

Job Criteria

Experience

Entry Level (1-2 years)


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