Dining Server

Covenant Living Communities and Services • Grand Rapids, MI

6d • $14 - $18

About The Position

The Dining Services Server provides prompt, courteous service to residents and guests during meal times. The role includes serving, cleaning, hospitality, waiting tables, and bussing tables in the Dining Room and at meetings and other special events. The server may also prepare salads and desserts as directed.

Requirements

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must communicate effectively in spoken and written English with residents and staff.
• Must be able to read and understand written instructions and follow safety practices.
• Must be dependable, detail-oriented, organized, and have good follow-through.
• Must work within standard policies and procedures, with limited direct supervision, and handle a variety of tasks.
• Must react calmly in emergency situations and show patience and compassion toward senior adults.
• Must be considerate of residents’ comfort, safety, security, and belongings.
• Must be able to set priorities and manage time efficiently.
• Must maintain a neat and orderly work area and a well-groomed appearance that complies with organizational and state food-code standards, including dress code and kitchen uniform requirements.
• Must understand food safety, sanitation, preparation, and serving principles.
• Must be able to work and socialize effectively with employees, residents, families, visitors, vendors, other healthcare professionals, and the community.
• Must be able to lift or carry equipment or supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to perform frequent stooping, bending, climbing, reaching, pulling and pushing, and long periods of walking or standing; may also need to sit, twist, squat, kneel, or crouch.
• Must possess adequate sight and hearing to meet the responsibilities of the position.

Nice To Haves

• ServSafe training is beneficial.
• One year of food service experience, including serving or waiting tables, cleaning and kitchen sanitation protocols, or basic food and meal preparation, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation, hospitality duties, and meal service, including serving food, waiting tables, and bussing tables.
• Serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner to residents, guests, and staff in the Dining Room or Bistro.
• Bus and reset tables as needed.
• Prepare lunch salad bar items, fill the salad bar with ice, and gather plates and bowls for the salad bar and soup kettles.
• Prepare and stage desserts, and perform light food preparation for special events.
• Assist with meeting and event setup, including delivering snacks, coffee, and tea.
• Follow sanitation guidelines, federal and state regulations, and Senior Living and Healthcare requirements; maintain cleanliness of preparation items.
• Follow cleaning schedules and perform cleaning duties as scheduled or needed.
• Open and close dining rooms as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid group term life and disability insurance
• Paid time off and six paid holidays
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match
• Fitness center use at most facilities
• Voluntary life and AD&D benefits
• Tuition assistance and scholarships
• Employee assistance program
• Legal services
• Home and auto insurance
• Discount purchasing program
• Pet insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed