Server (WTSTFAL)

Sunrise Senior Living•River Forest, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. You will build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members, gaining joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Sunrise Senior Living has been certified as a Great Place to Work® by Activated Insights for the 8th time. The Server is responsible for providing timely and professional meal service to residents and guests, bussing and resetting tables, general cleaning, and completing assigned side work while adhering to all food safety and sanitation requirements and maintaining a safe and orderly work environment. As part of the team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond, bringing moments of togetherness and joy. Sunrise offers support, benefits, and growth opportunities for a career that PositivelyShines.

Requirements

Written and verbal skills for effective communication
Ability to handle multiple priorities
Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills
High School diploma/GED
Completion of the following training may be required and/or certificates available per regulations and laws as applicable: CPR Certificate and First Aid Certificate
ServSafe® Food Handler Card
Local Health Department Food Handler Card
Completing and passing a drug test (which does not include marijuana)
Tuberculosis Test
Physical evaluation
Background check where required
Covid-19 and Influenza vaccination may be required if mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.

Nice To Haves

One (1) year job related experience preferred

Responsibilities

Cultivate a warm and hospitable environment by making personal connections with residents and guests and treating all with professionalism and respect.
Take and deliver food orders in a timely manner.
Bus and reset tables per company standards.
Clean and maintain the dining room and bistro to the highest standards per company guidelines.
Complete required side work as assigned.
Attend pre-meal meeting to gain knowledge of the meal.
Know menu items and can provide general descriptions.
Assist residents with menu selections and respond professionally to questions about menu items.
Use Sunrise systems per guidelines for order taking and meal delivery to ensure accuracy.
Practice safe food handling procedures at all times in accordance with all, federal, state/provincial, and local laws, regulations, and guidance and Sunrise policies and procedures.
Comply with national/provincial regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety requirements and Risk Management programs and policies, adhere to safety rules and regulations, and practice safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Lockout Tagout procedures.
Perform other Dining Services duties when assigned by community leadership in the following areas, but not limited to: Dishwashing tasks to properly wash and sanitize all dishes and china, silverware, glassware, utensils, and cookware
Light janitorial duties, including but not limited to sweeping work areas, sanitizing production areas, and emptying trash
Prepares and serves light meals in a timely manner and in accordance with established standardized recipes and menus
Assists with food preparation and plating when necessary
Uses Sunrise systems per guidelines for order taking and meal delivery to ensure accuracy
Participate and commit to working toward team goals.
Demonstrate our Team Member Credo in daily interactions.
Commit to serving our residents and guests through our Principles of Service.
Contribute in the overall engagement programs for both residents and team members.
Attend regular meetings; Town Hall, Department Team, Cross Over, and others as directed by the Dining Services Coordinator (DSC).
Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met.
Perform other duties as assigned.