Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Hourly
Compensation
Hourly
Range $15.00 - $15.45
Work Schedule
Flexible
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off
403(b) Retirement Plan
Flex Spending Account
Company-paid Life Insurance
Job Description
Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center is a well-established retirement community with a proud history spanning over 55 years. Committed to serving older adults, Fairhaven stands out as a compassionate and dignified environment where residents are treated with the utmost respect and care. This retirement center focuses on creating a homelike atmosphere that supports the privacy, well-being, and comfort of every individual who calls Fairhaven home. The staff and community work together to maintain an environment that nurtures physical, emotional, and social needs, while promoting independence and quality of life. Recognizing the importance of a supportive and respectful setting, Fairhaven emphasizes values aligned with its Christian foundation, creating a warm and welcoming space for both residents and employees. The location offers competitive pay and benefits, reflecting its commitment to supporting its workforce along with residents.
The role of Wait Staff at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center is a vital position that directly contributes to the daily dining experience and overall well-being of residents. This full-time position, scheduled from 6AM to 2PM including weekdays and weekends, requires a combination of skills that include serving food aligned with specific therapeutic diets, managing dining setups, and maintaining cleanliness in dining areas. The successful candidate will be responsible for serving meals while considering residents' dietary restrictions, preferences, and special nutrition needs, all aimed at ensuring their health and happiness. Wait Staff also partake in housekeeping duties such as cleaning, washing dishes, vacuuming, and preparing beverages to uphold high standards of hygiene and comfort in dining spaces.
Additionally, this role is crucial in fostering a homelike environment where respectful and compassionate interaction with residents is always a priority. Acting as ambassadors, wait staff members represent Fairhaven in every interaction with residents, families, staff, and visitors, making every experience positive and engaging. The position requires flexibility with schedules and an openness to weekend shifts, highlighting the importance of dependable and punctual team members who can work well independently and collaboratively. Whether clearing tables, setting dining room tables, or delivering meals to residents' rooms, the staff ensures the continuity of an inviting, clean, and well-functioning dining service essential to resident satisfaction. Alongside physical duties, employees adhere strictly to privacy and confidentiality regulations such as HIPAA, safeguarding sensitive health information. Training and ongoing education are expected to maintain compliance and operational excellence.
Fairhaven offers a range of benefits reflective of its dedication to employee well-being, including medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, and participation in 403(b) retirement plans for eligible staff. Employees enjoy a supportive work environment that encourages safety, teamwork, and personal growth within a respected healthcare setting. The Wait Staff position at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center is more than just a job—it is a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of elderly residents every day, surrounded by a caring community focused on respect, dignity, and compassionate service.
The role of Wait Staff at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center is a vital position that directly contributes to the daily dining experience and overall well-being of residents. This full-time position, scheduled from 6AM to 2PM including weekdays and weekends, requires a combination of skills that include serving food aligned with specific therapeutic diets, managing dining setups, and maintaining cleanliness in dining areas. The successful candidate will be responsible for serving meals while considering residents' dietary restrictions, preferences, and special nutrition needs, all aimed at ensuring their health and happiness. Wait Staff also partake in housekeeping duties such as cleaning, washing dishes, vacuuming, and preparing beverages to uphold high standards of hygiene and comfort in dining spaces.
Additionally, this role is crucial in fostering a homelike environment where respectful and compassionate interaction with residents is always a priority. Acting as ambassadors, wait staff members represent Fairhaven in every interaction with residents, families, staff, and visitors, making every experience positive and engaging. The position requires flexibility with schedules and an openness to weekend shifts, highlighting the importance of dependable and punctual team members who can work well independently and collaboratively. Whether clearing tables, setting dining room tables, or delivering meals to residents' rooms, the staff ensures the continuity of an inviting, clean, and well-functioning dining service essential to resident satisfaction. Alongside physical duties, employees adhere strictly to privacy and confidentiality regulations such as HIPAA, safeguarding sensitive health information. Training and ongoing education are expected to maintain compliance and operational excellence.
Fairhaven offers a range of benefits reflective of its dedication to employee well-being, including medical, dental, vision insurance, paid time off, and participation in 403(b) retirement plans for eligible staff. Employees enjoy a supportive work environment that encourages safety, teamwork, and personal growth within a respected healthcare setting. The Wait Staff position at Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center is more than just a job—it is a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of elderly residents every day, surrounded by a caring community focused on respect, dignity, and compassionate service.
Job Requirements
- Physical condition allowing for normal kitchen duties including but not limited to
- lifting up to 30 pounds, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, grabbing, pushing, pulling, standing or walking entire shift, use of arms and hands with dexterity, ability to read and understand directions
- ability to communicate in a friendly manner to residents and coworkers in English
- ability to show warmth, love and compassion and to make residents feel comfortable
- dependability and punctuality
- comfort in working in a Christian Retirement Center environment
- adherence to all regulations specified in the Fairhaven employee handbook, procedures and policy documents
Job Qualifications
- Ability to communicate in a friendly manner in English
- ability to show warmth, love and compassion to make residents feel comfortable
- dependability and punctuality
- comfort in working in a Christian Retirement Center environment
- adherence to all regulations specified in the Fairhaven employee handbook, procedures and policy documents
Job Duties
- Understands the various therapeutic diets and applies this knowledge when serving
- serves food to residents following their diets, food preferences and dislikes
- sets up employee trays
- sets up, delivers and picks up residents' room trays
- sets dining room tables for meals
- vacuums dining room floor after each meal
- washes dishes and cleans equipment and areas after each use
- clears tables, cleans tables, and chairs after each use
- prepares and pours beverages
- dishes up salads and desserts for all areas
- checks off and initials cleaning checklist at end of shift
- participates in creating an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity, cleanliness, safety and well-being of each resident
- safeguards privacy and confidentiality of all resident health care information which includes complying with all HIPAA regulations
- acts as a customer service representative and public relations ambassador for Fairhaven with residents, families, vendors, volunteers and other visitors
- interacts positively with all residents at all times creating an atmosphere which promotes a homelike environment
- maintains, cares for and safely uses supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently per Fairhaven policies and procedures
- maintains sanitary conditions
- follows infection control and waste management procedures as they relate to this position
- reports incidents of abuse, neglect or a violation of the resident's rights immediately
- completes all in-service training requirements in a timely manner
- completes all duties and tasks as assigned
Job Criteria
Experience
No experience required
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