Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Hourly
Range $17.00 - $18.00
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Work Schedule

Standard Hours
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Benefits

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

Job Description

Benchmark Senior Living is a distinguished senior care company dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate living environments for its residents. The organization is known for its commitment to enhancing senior living through excellent services, superior dining experiences, and a respectful, supportive atmosphere. Benchmark operates a variety of residential communities focused on delivering personalized care and social engagement opportunities for seniors, ensuring they enjoy a dignified, enriching lifestyle. As a leader in senior living, Benchmark emphasizes safety, wellness, and the overall happiness of its residents by maintaining safe, clean, and friendly environments supported by attentive and professional staff.

The Server position within Benchmark's Dining Services department plays a crucial role in maintaining the comfort and satisfaction of residents through attentive service and efficient meal delivery. Reporting directly to the Dining Room Manager, the Server is responsible for presenting and serving meals and beverages in a timely, professional manner aligned with Benchmark’s high standards. This role is non-exempt and focuses on ensuring residents are properly nourished and their dietary needs met, with a strong emphasis on hygiene, safety, and overall dining experience. The Server assists in managing dining supply levels, preparing dining areas, and adhering closely to health guidelines related to food preparation and service. This position requires excellent communication skills to coordinate between residents, kitchen staff, and management, ultimately supporting a harmonious dining environment.

This role requires the Server to be familiar with dietary procedures and health department regulations, and to be capable of assisting residents with meal selections, especially when special needs or assistance are involved. Carrying out routine cleaning and sanitation tasks to uphold cleanliness and safety standards is also a key component of the job. The physical demands of this position include lifting various weights, pushing and pulling equipment like carts, and assisting residents when necessary, underlining the importance of physical fitness and awareness of safety protocols. Whether it’s setting up meal trays, managing inventory, or handling food service areas, the Server contributes significantly to a seamless dining service operation, providing residents with meals that are both tasteful and appealing.

Candidates for the Server role at Benchmark Senior Living should expect a position that is both physically active and socially rewarding, offering an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the daily lives of seniors. This position not only requires the ability to meet the practical needs of food service but also demands empathy, patience, and the ability to maintain dignity for all residents. Working as part of the Dining Services team, the Server will enjoy a dynamic work environment that values teamwork, communication, safety, and the highest levels of service quality to uphold Benchmark’s reputation as a leader in senior care and residential services.

Job Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous dining room and server experience
  • Must be able to interact effectively with residents and staff
  • Must be able to follow written and oral instructions
  • Must have knowledge of dietary procedures, as well as related Health Department regulations and guidelines pertaining to food service operations
  • Must be able to serve food and beverages for residents in a prompt and efficient manner

Job Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Previous dining room and server experience
  • Must be able to interact effectively with residents and staff
  • Must be able to follow written and oral instructions
  • Must have knowledge of dietary procedures, as well as related Health Department regulations and guidelines pertaining to food service operations
  • Must be able to serve food and beverages for residents in a prompt and efficient manner

Job Duties

  • Advises supervisor when supplies diminish for reorder
  • Communicates effectively with supervisor and kitchen staff
  • Takes food and beverage orders from residents and serves meals on a timely basis that are both presentable and appetizing in appearance
  • Sets up and delivers meal trays and food carts to the dining room as instructed
  • Handles requests from residents who require assistance with meal selection or have specific needs
  • Serves well-presented meals on a timely basis
  • Sets up dining room for the next scheduled meal
  • Performs other general server duties as assigned
  • Assists in inventorying supplies
  • Obtains or replenishes necessary dining room supplies before the next scheduled meal
  • Checks room service trays before distribution
  • Follows safety regulations and precautions at all times
  • Follows established Infection Control procedures when performing daily tasks
  • Ensures that all food service areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are properly maintained
  • Reports all hazardous conditions and equipment to supervisor
  • Reports all accidents to the Dining Services Director or the Executive Director
  • Disposes of food and waste in accordance with established policies
  • Assists in daily or scheduled cleaning duties
  • Cleans tables, chairs, refrigerators and freezers, etc.
  • Carries soiled dishes, cups, glasses, and utensils to proper storage areas
  • Keeps work areas clean, dry, and free of food, beverages, etc.
  • Returns used food trays from food carts, dining room, etc., and delivers to the dishwashing area

Job Criteria

Experience

No experience required


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