Dining Server

Covenant Living Communities and Services•Spring Valley, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dining Services Server is accountable for providing prompt, courteous service to all residents and guests in the dining room during meal times. This role involves performing serving, cleaning, hospitality, and waiting/bussing tables. The server will service the Dining Room, as well as meetings and other special events requiring dining services, and may also prepare salads and desserts as directed. Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home is a faith-based Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) & Home Health organization, established in 1886. They are the fifth-largest not-for-profit CCRC sponsor in the LeadingAge Ziegler Top 150, with a goal to provide outstanding care and services to senior adults, creating joy and peace of mind for residents and their families. The organization emphasizes standards of behavior including Safety, Courtesy, Responsiveness, and Image in serving residents.

Requirements

High school diploma
Current Food Handler’s Permit is required.
Must be able to communicate effectively (verbal and written, English) with residents and staff.
Must be able to read and understand written instructions and follow safety practices.
Must be cordial and congenial with residents.
Must be dependable, detail oriented, organized, and have good follow through.
Must be able to work within standard policy and procedures, and work with limited direct supervision.
Must have the ability to handle a variety of tasks and functions.
Must be able to react calmly in emergency situations.
Must have the ability to show patience and compassion to senior adults.
Must be considerate of resident's comfort, safety, security and belongings.
Demonstrate the ability to set and establish priorities.
Manages time efficiently.
Maintains work area in a neat and orderly manner.
Maintains a well-groomed appearance that complies with organizational and State food code standards.
Ability to adhere to dress code and kitchen uniform requirements.
Demonstrates knowledge of and understanding of food safety, sanitation, preparation and serving principles.
Ability to work with all persons and must have the ability to get along and socialize with them. This includes employees, residents, families, visitors, vendors, other health care professionals and the community at large.

Nice To Haves

Training in Servsafe is beneficial.
One (1) year of food service experience including but not limited to: serving/waiting tables, cleaning and kitchen sanitation protocols, basic food/meal prep is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist in food preparation, hospitality duties, and meal service, including serving food, waiting tables, and bussing tables.
Serves Breakfast, lunch and dinner meals to residents, guests, and staff in the Dining Room or Bistro.
Bus and reset tables as needed.
Prepare salad bar items for lunch.
Fill salad bar with ice and set for service, including gathering plates and bowls as necessary for salad bar and soup kettles.
Prepare and stage desserts.
Light food prep for special events.
Assist in setting up meetings or other special events, including delivery of snacks, coffee, tea, etc.
Assist in setting up for meetings, including delivery of snacks, coffee, tea, etc.
Follow all sanitation guidelines, federal / state regulations, and Senior Living / Healthcare requirements.
Maintain cleanliness of prep items.
Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled and/or needed.
“Open” and “Close” dining rooms as needed.