Dining Room Server - Assisted Living Residence

Job Description

Job Description

Since 1995, Weinberg Village proudly operates a residence that enriches seniors’ quality of life. We are dedicated to helping our residents enjoy the fullest, most active and meaningful lifestyle possible, while celebrating Jewish heritage, culture, traditions and values; including kosher meals. We welcome diversity and those from other faiths. We provide a community that combines the best of both worlds: the independence of a private apartment plus the comfort and security provided by a full time, experienced health and wellness team. Weinberg Village provides a warm, caring community and engaging programming and events.

What sets us apart from other employers is that we can offer you some additional benefits to you and/or your family.

• Our employees do not have to wait until the end of the biweekly payroll period to receive their earned compensation. We have a program that will allow our employees to take an advance on a portion of their earned wages.
• Free employee membership to the JCC on the Cohn Campus, which has a fitness center, pool, adult and children programming, childcare and much more.
• Possible discounts offered at the Tampa JCCs and Federation childcare programming (preschool, aftercare and summer camps).
• Employee benefits for our full-time staff, which includes health, dental, vision and life insurance. The Organization contributes towards our employees' health and life insurance.
• Employees are able to participate in a discount and cash rewards program.

We are currently seeking a Dining Room Server to join our team. As a Dining Room Server, you are responsible for the efficient, professional operation of the dining room and for creating a gracious and warm atmosphere through careful attention to needs of the residents and guests. This position requires tact, sensitivity and professionalism. Your appearance and attentive, courteous service directly affect the successful marketing of the property

The basic characteristics of the schedule are as follows:

· Variable Hours Schedule

· Able to work weekends and holidays (if and as needed)

· Must have server experience

Our senior Assisted Living Facility in Tampa Florida offers a unique blend of assisted living, Alzheimer and memory support care and respite care - all geared toward providing seniors an option for retirement living that combines comfort and security knowing that help is always available when needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

· Ensuring a quality dining experience for our residents.

· Inspect the cleanliness and presentation of all china, glass, and silver prior to use.

· Maintain cleanliness of work areas throughout the day, practicing clean-as-you-go procedures.

· Follow all company and safety and security policies and procedures; report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; and complete safety training and certifications.

· Ensure uniform and personal appearance is clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets.

· Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support team to reach common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees.

· Ensure adherence to quality expectations and standards.

· Working together as a team to ensure optimum service and that guest needs are met.

· Maintains excellent relations with residents, and close working relationships with other team members.

· Maintains control over all table top and menu needs, communicating these needs to the management.

Job Requirements

· This individual will need to be empathetic, energetic and have an affinity for working with a senior population.

· Must possess superior customer services skills and a high level of professionalism

· Ability to handle resident complaints and to be able to solve problems that arise

· Must possess outstanding customer service skills (friendly, good attitude and calm disposition) and the ability to interact and build relationship with older adults.

· Work independently, be self motivated with multi-tasking abilities, and be detail oriented.

· Must be dependable, responsible, and punctual.

· Professional personal/dress required.

· Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance.

· Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors.

· Must be able to clear level 2 background check, drug screening, and Tuberculosis testing.

· Possess good communication skills, both oral and written.

· Ability to get along well with others, to demonstrate flexibility and patience, to work as a member of a team, and to demonstrate a high level of sensitivity and interest in people, particularly older adults.

· Possess the knowledge of dining room service techniques, resident relations, plate presentation, sanitation, food handling, and special functions.

Physical Requirements

· Lifting, pushing and pulling up to 20 pounds may be required

· Bending, keeling, stooping and squatting for long periods of time

· Repetitive hand movement, walking and standing for long periods of time

We are a Certified Drug Free Workplace

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer