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Job Overview
Employment Type
Part-time
Compensation
Hourly
Exact $15.00
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Day Shifts
Benefits
Certified Great Place to Work
Job Description
Distinctive Living is a renowned senior living community dedicated to providing exceptional care and services to the elderly population. Located in the vibrant community of Lakewood Ranch in Bradenton, FL, Distinctive Living offers a nurturing environment where residents experience comfort, respect, and a high quality of life. The community focuses on creating an inspiring atmosphere that encourages growth, wellness, and meaningful engagement among its residents and team members. As a certified Great Place to Work, Distinctive Living takes pride in fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace culture where employees feel valued, motivated, and empowered to reach their full potential.
The Server role at Distinctive Living plays a crucial part in the Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch community's Restaurant and Hospitality Department. Under the guidance of the Director of Restaurant and Hospitality, the Server is responsible for ensuring an excellent dining experience for all residents. This position demands attention to detail, a passion for customer service, and a genuine compassion for working with the elderly. Servers are expected to manage meal service activities effectively, uphold strict quality and safety standards, and maintain a pristine dining atmosphere.
This role goes beyond traditional serving duties; it includes developing a positive customer service culture among the dining room staff through ongoing training and evaluation. Servers are instrumental in balancing the quality and efficiency of meal delivery, ensuring residents not only receive their meals promptly but also enjoy a pleasant and personalized dining experience. Maintaining cleanliness to the highest standards, adhering to safety protocols, and fostering teamwork among coworkers are integral parts of the Server’s responsibilities.
Distinctive Living offers an excellent opportunity for individuals who are self-motivated and detail-oriented, whether they are experienced food service professionals or enthusiastic high school students eager to embark on a career path in hospitality and senior care. The company values employees who can work independently, make sound decisions, and show initiative in fostering a supportive environment for both residents and colleagues. This is a dynamic role that supports the overall mission of Distinctive Living in delivering compassionate service and enhancing the lives of seniors in the community.
The Server role at Distinctive Living plays a crucial part in the Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch community's Restaurant and Hospitality Department. Under the guidance of the Director of Restaurant and Hospitality, the Server is responsible for ensuring an excellent dining experience for all residents. This position demands attention to detail, a passion for customer service, and a genuine compassion for working with the elderly. Servers are expected to manage meal service activities effectively, uphold strict quality and safety standards, and maintain a pristine dining atmosphere.
This role goes beyond traditional serving duties; it includes developing a positive customer service culture among the dining room staff through ongoing training and evaluation. Servers are instrumental in balancing the quality and efficiency of meal delivery, ensuring residents not only receive their meals promptly but also enjoy a pleasant and personalized dining experience. Maintaining cleanliness to the highest standards, adhering to safety protocols, and fostering teamwork among coworkers are integral parts of the Server’s responsibilities.
Distinctive Living offers an excellent opportunity for individuals who are self-motivated and detail-oriented, whether they are experienced food service professionals or enthusiastic high school students eager to embark on a career path in hospitality and senior care. The company values employees who can work independently, make sound decisions, and show initiative in fostering a supportive environment for both residents and colleagues. This is a dynamic role that supports the overall mission of Distinctive Living in delivering compassionate service and enhancing the lives of seniors in the community.
Job Requirements
- Great opportunity for high school students
- Experience in food service preferred
- Must have compassion for and desire to work with the elderly
- Self-motivated, can work independently and make decisions
- Excellent organizational skills
- Detail oriented
- Pleasant, professional, and personable
Job Qualifications
- Experience in food service preferred
- Compassion for and desire to work with the elderly
- Excellent organizational skills
- Detail oriented
- Pleasant, professional, and personable
- Ability to work independently and make decisions
- High school education or equivalent
Job Duties
- Develops a positive customer service culture in the dining room through staff training
- Evaluates the quality of service and develops systems to maximize the efficiency of meal delivery while maintaining a pleasant dining experience
- Ensures staff provides service that maintains good resident experiences during meal times
- Circulates in the dining room to ascertain resident preferences and satisfaction with meals
- Develops service systems that balance quality and speed of meal delivery
- Maintains a clean dining room including all equipment, walls, table tops and bases, and chairs
- Ensures linens are changed as needed and tabletop condiments are kept clean
- Ensures they and any employees working with them work in a safe manner and that unsafe actions are managed
- Compliant with Safety Committee Standard
- Fosters teamwork with co-workers, shows initiative in overcoming obstacles, takes actions which assist others beyond job responsibilities
- Has a positive impact on co-workers, residents, and visitors
Job Criteria
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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