Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Hourly
Range $17.00 - $18.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Benefits
Retirement Plan
Associate Shopping Program
Health and wellness programs
Discount Marketplace
Identity Theft Protection
Pet insurance
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Commuter Benefits
Employee assistance program
flexible spending accounts
Paid Time Off
Job Description
Unidine, a prominent member of Compass Group, operates as a leading hospitality company specializing in senior living dining services. With a strong commitment to enriching the lives of those they serve, Unidine emphasizes creating memorable dining experiences through the dedication and passion of its culinary and service teams. Unidine's approach is deeply rooted in understanding its clients' dietary needs and preferences, offering tailored food and beverage services in a respectful, warm, and professional environment. The company is recognized nationally for its robust employee benefits program and supportive work environment, making it an exceptional place to develop a career in hospitality and service.
The WAITER/WAITRESS position at Unidine’s Town and Country Senior Living facility in Santa Ana, CA is a full-time role, offering 40 hours per week with shifts running from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm, though days may vary. The pay range is $17.00 to $18.00 per hour, reflecting the company’s commitment to competitive compensation. This role is central to Unidine’s dining service, requiring employees to promptly take food and beverage orders and deliver them efficiently to guests in the dining room.
As a WAITER/WAITRESS, you will act as a frontline ambassador of Unidine’s hospitality excellence. You will greet guests warmly, navigate menu items confidently, and provide recommendations tailored to guest preferences and dietary restrictions. Your duties include maintaining safety and sanitation standards, understanding specialized diets, and ensuring clear communication with kitchen and service staff to meet guest expectations. Beyond task execution, this role demands high emotional intelligence—exhibiting patience, flexibility, and excellent communication skills to foster a positive dining atmosphere.
The company values teamwork, professionalism, and a genuine desire to enhance the quality of life for seniors. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a talented and supportive team whose work goes beyond serving meals to creating meaningful connections. Candidates with prior dietary aide and senior living experience are preferred, underscoring the importance of sensitivity and knowledge in handling dietary needs and guest confidentiality.
Joining Unidine means becoming part of a dynamic team where every day presents new opportunities to impact lives positively. Unidine supports its staff with a full complement of benefits, including health, wellness, and retirement plans, reflecting the company’s dedication to employee welfare and career growth within the broader Compass Group community.
The WAITER/WAITRESS position at Unidine’s Town and Country Senior Living facility in Santa Ana, CA is a full-time role, offering 40 hours per week with shifts running from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm, though days may vary. The pay range is $17.00 to $18.00 per hour, reflecting the company’s commitment to competitive compensation. This role is central to Unidine’s dining service, requiring employees to promptly take food and beverage orders and deliver them efficiently to guests in the dining room.
As a WAITER/WAITRESS, you will act as a frontline ambassador of Unidine’s hospitality excellence. You will greet guests warmly, navigate menu items confidently, and provide recommendations tailored to guest preferences and dietary restrictions. Your duties include maintaining safety and sanitation standards, understanding specialized diets, and ensuring clear communication with kitchen and service staff to meet guest expectations. Beyond task execution, this role demands high emotional intelligence—exhibiting patience, flexibility, and excellent communication skills to foster a positive dining atmosphere.
The company values teamwork, professionalism, and a genuine desire to enhance the quality of life for seniors. This position offers a unique opportunity to be part of a talented and supportive team whose work goes beyond serving meals to creating meaningful connections. Candidates with prior dietary aide and senior living experience are preferred, underscoring the importance of sensitivity and knowledge in handling dietary needs and guest confidentiality.
Joining Unidine means becoming part of a dynamic team where every day presents new opportunities to impact lives positively. Unidine supports its staff with a full complement of benefits, including health, wellness, and retirement plans, reflecting the company’s dedication to employee welfare and career growth within the broader Compass Group community.
Job Requirements
- Prior dietary aide or senior living experience preferred
- ability to work full-time schedule of 40 hours per week including varied days
- availability to work shifts from 6:00 am to 8:00 pm
- strong communication and interpersonal skills
- ability to maintain confidentiality
- ability to operate dining equipment
- adherence to safe food handling and sanitation protocols
- capability to manage guest complaints and resolve issues
- willing to collaborate with team members and other departments
- ability to stand for extended periods during shifts.
Job Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent
- previous experience in dietary aide or senior living environment preferred
- strong knowledge of safe food handling and sanitation standards
- excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- ability to understand and advise on menu items and special dietary needs
- ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- basic cash-handling experience
- flexibility to work varied shifts as required
- ability to maintain confidentiality concerning guests' personal and medical information.
Job Duties
- Promptly and warmly greet guests in the dining room
- take food and beverage orders efficiently following established steps of service
- deliver food promptly and professionally while maintaining safe food handling and sanitation standards
- follow up periodically to assist with additional guest needs or requests
- demonstrate comprehensive understanding of menu items and ingredients
- advise guests on appropriate food and drink combinations and accommodate reasonable requests and preferences
- communicate with back-of-the-house staff to ensure accurate order delivery and accommodations for special requests
- exhibit exceptional communication skills and cooperate well with others
- remain flexible and patient when interacting with guests and staff
- collect tickets and follow proper cash-handling procedures
- promote a clean, safe, and neat dining environment
- maintain sensitivity and confidentiality of personal or medical information shared
- promptly address complaints and relay relevant information to supervisors
- set up and maintain dining room before, during, and after service periods
- operate various equipment including fire extinguishers, telephones, iced tea/soda machines, soup wells, and coffee machines
- collaborate with other department staff for special events and functions
- perform other assigned duties.
Job Criteria
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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