Server - Part Time

Description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Server to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide exceptional dining service to our residents, ensuring a pleasant and enjoyable dining experience. This role requires a friendly demeanor, attention to detail, and a commitment to enhancing the quality of life for our residents, which will help make every meal an opportunity for meaningful connection and care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide excellent customer service to residents during meal service.
• Assist residents with menu selections and accommodate dietary restrictions.
• Set up and clean dining areas before and after meals.
• Serve meals and beverages in a timely and courteous manner.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of dining areas and service stations.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth meal service.
• Engage with residents and guests to create a warm and inviting dining atmosphere.
• Provide personalized attention to all residents, taking into consideration any mobility, memory, or sensory limitations.
• Respond to resident requests and concerns promptly and professionally.
• Assist with special events, holiday meals, and family gatherings as needed.
• Build positive, professional ongoing relationships with residents, families, and team members.

Requirements

Education:

High School Diploma or GED preferred.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Previous experience in food service or hospitality preferred. Experience in senior living, healthcare, or a similar setting is a plus.
• Excellence in maintaining food safety and sanitation practices.
• Compassionate, patient, and respectful demeanor with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other servers, kitchen staff, and care team members in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills. 
• Ability to exercise good judgement and make confident ethical decisions.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk and stand for long periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to navigate dining areas safely while serving, which can include frequent walking, bending, reaching, squatting, twisting, pushing, and pulling.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete a job application, pre-employment testing, job interview, or to otherwise participate in the hiring process, please contact kgrisnik@weathervanesl.com.