Dining Server

Covenant Living Communities and Services•Westminster, CO

1d•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. The Dining Services Server will perform serving, cleaning, hospitality, and waiting / bussing tables. Will service the Dining Room, as well as meetings and other special events requiring dining services. May also prepare salads and desserts as directed. Covenant Living and CovenantCare Home Health and Hospice are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances. We believe we are a great place to work. Covenant Living & CovenantCare at Home are faith-based Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) & Home Health organization. From the establishment of our first community – Covenant Home of Chicago in 1886 – to becoming the fifth-largest not-for-profit CCRC sponsor in the LeadingAge Ziegler Top 150, our goal has been to provide outstanding care and services to senior adults. We believe we are inspired to serve. We create joy and peace of mind for residents and their families by providing a better way of life. These are the standards of behavior we hold ourselves to in serving our residents: Safety, Courtesy, Responsiveness, and Image. We believe in making a difference in other’s lives. We have approximately 3,200 employees serving more than 5,000 residents in our nationwide family of continuing care retirement communities and home health. Construction and development continues on several of our 14 campuses, ensuring ever more exciting opportunities for employees to serve 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.