Dishwasher/Server Needed - Full Time

Colony Retirement Homes•Worcester, MA

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary roles of the wait staff positions are to bring food plates to resident tables quickly and efficiently, to clear plates after meal has ended, and to assist kitchen staff with other side work as assigned.

Requirements

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing, particularly during emergencies.
Clean appearance required.
Requires ability to focus on details and multitask as situations demand.
Some knowledge of health hazards in food service and precautionary measures.
Ability to interpret and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to move quickly in and out of tables while delivering plated food.
Requires ability to work with hot and sharp objects safely.
Requires ability to maintain hygienic appearance and keep food and related items sanitary.
Requires ability to communicate clearly with elderly residents about needs and wants for more food or drinks.
Will require frequent lifting of plated food, around 30 pounds.
Repetitive movements may be required.
Requires ability to concentrate during regular, noisy periods.
Frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures.
Frequent hand washing and working with hands in water.
Exposure to cleaning agents.

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
At least one year experience in a food service position is preferred.
Experience with the elderly preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills including having a helpful and patient nature.
Uniform Provided.
Fluency in other languages or familiarity with other cultures.

Responsibilities

Setting tables in dining room for daily meals.
Preparing and serving beverages.
Serving meals in a timely fashion.
Plating desserts, fruit cups, breads and any other item which should accompany the day’s meals.
Clearing of tables, bringing dishes to dish room.
Proper cleaning of entire section of dining room including tables, chairs and carpet sweeping, cleaning of kitchen areas and equipment.
Cleaning and filling condiment containers.
Responsive to customer preferences.
Make sure adequate supplies are on hand. When supplies are low, forward list of needed supplies to supervisor or order directly as directed.
Assist food service manager with special functions i.e., picnics, ice cream sundae parties.
Keep supervisor adequately informed of any issues of concern.
Other duties as assigned.