Lead Dining Server

Covenant Living

23d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Dining Services Server is responsible for providing prompt, courteous service to all residents and guests in the dining room during meal times. This role involves serving, cleaning, hospitality, and waiting/bussing tables in the Dining Room, Bistro, and during meetings and special events. The Lead Server may also prepare salads and desserts. A key aspect of this position is leadership, including providing training to other team members, assisting in onboarding new hires, offering general work direction, and serving as a resource for questions from other team members.

Requirements

High school diploma
Current Food Handler’s Permit
Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written, English) with residents and staff
Ability to relate well to peers and mentor others effectively
Ability 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
Ability to work within standard policy and procedures, and work with limited direct supervision
Ability to handle a variety of tasks and functions
Ability to react calmly in emergency situations
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

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
Prior leadership (in work, school, or activities) or team lead experience is preferred

Responsibilities

Provide prompt, courteous service to all residents and guests in the dining room during meal times.
Perform serving, cleaning, hospitality, and waiting / bussing tables.
Service the Dining Room, as well as meetings and other special events requiring dining services.
Prepare salads and desserts as directed.
Provide training to other team members.
Assist in onboarding new hires.
Provide general work direction.
Be a resource for questions from other team members.
Assist in food preparation, hospitality duties, and meal service.
Serve lunch and meals to residents, guests, and staff in the Dining Room or Bistro.
Bus and reset tables as needed.
Set for service, including gathering plates and bowls as necessary for salad bar and soup kettles.
Prepare and stage desserts.
Perform light food prep for special events.
Assist in setting up for meetings or other special events, 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.