Oak Server

Shreveport, LA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Part-time

Work Schedule

Flexible

Benefits

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Employee assistance program

uniform provided

meal discounts

Retirement Plan

Job Description

The Oaks of Louisiana Tower/Savannah is a renowned senior living community dedicated to providing exceptional care and a welcoming environment for its residents. Located in Louisiana, this establishment offers a comfortable and supportive setting where seniors can enjoy a high quality of life. The Oaks of Louisiana prides itself on a commitment to resident satisfaction, health, safety, and well-being. As a part of a respected chain of senior living communities, it emphasizes compassionate service, professionalism, and community involvement. The team at The Oaks of Louisiana works collaboratively to ensure that residents and their guests experience warmth, respect, and dignity in all services offered.

The role of Server at The Oaks of Louisiana Tower/Savannah is crucial in maintaining the high standards of hospitality within their dining facilities, which include the Tower Bistro, Tower Oak Room, and Savannah dining room. This position focuses on delivering fast, friendly, accurate, and safe food service to residents, their guests, and staff. The server is responsible for various food service and dish room tasks, including preparation, presentation, proper meal ticket handling, and maintaining cleanliness and sanitation in dining areas.

This role demands proactive knowledge acquisition about menu items and ingredients to enhance the dining experience. Servers uphold an attentive service demeanor, ensuring each resident feels welcomed and valued through friendly greetings, eye contact, and personalized attention. Safety remains a top priority; servers are tasked with identifying hazards, correcting or reporting unsafe conditions, and adhering strictly to health code standards and safety policies.

The position also requires coordination with fellow servers and management to provide seamless assistance and meet the dynamic needs of the dining room. Inventory management of food, beverages, and supplies during shifts is another critical element. Physical stamina is necessary due to the job's demands, which include bending, stooping, lifting, reaching, and continuous movement around the dining facilities.

Employing a Server at The Oaks of Louisiana Tower/Savannah means contributing directly to the well-being of residents by offering fast, friendly service in a safe, clean, and well-organized dining environment. This position not only enhances the dining experience but also supports the community’s overall commitment to safety, quality, and caring service. Applicants are expected to have a high school diploma or equivalent, flexible availability including holidays and special events, and preferably some prior food service experience. Strong communication and customer service skills are essential to succeed in this warm, resident-focused culture.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Be able to work on a flexible schedule, including holidays and special events
Previous food service experience preferred
Good communication skills
Friendly customer service skills

Job Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent
Good communication skills
Friendly customer service skills
Previous food service experience preferred
Ability to proactively seek knowledge of menu items, food and beverage items served
Knowledge of Health Code policies and safety standards
Ability to work safely and maintain a safe environment
Physical stamina to perform duties requiring standing, walking, bending, lifting, and reaching
Ability to work on a flexible schedule including holidays and special events

Job Duties

Properly fill out meal tickets for fast and accurate service
Maintain the needs of all residents in section and dining room
Notify fellow server or management if additional assistance is required
Offer a friendly greeting, smile, and make eye contact with every resident and guest
Let residents know you will serve them shortly if you are helping another resident or guest
Thank each resident and guest
Give residents your full attention throughout their service
Complete assigned work lists
Maintain inventory of food and beverages as well as needed supplies for the shift
Provides residents with fast service
Provides residents with friendly service
Prepare for service
Adheres to all Health Code policies and standards as ordained by the Health Department
Ensure all stored food and beverages are accurately labeled and dated
Rotates all food and beverages for freshness
Purges any expired food and beverages
Maintains the sanitation and cleanliness of the kitchen and dining room
Adheres to all work rule policies regarding safety
Utilizes badge cards to help ensure a safe environment
Report any incident or accident to management
Ensures all walking surfaces are safe from slip and trip hazards
Ensure safe storage and display of dishes, utensils, etc.
Immediately correct unsafe conditions or notify management
Keep the work area free from clutter to avoid injury to residents and co-workers
Know the contact numbers for the nurse and security in case of an incident or accident
In case of an emergency, be able to assist with the needs and safety of residents
Be in uniform at all times, including non-slip, brown or black shoes