Server

Maplewood Senior Living • Darien, CT

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Dining Room Server plays an integral role in delivering an outstanding customer experience for residents and guests. The server assists with dining room setup, meal service, and cleaning, helping ensure that dining is enjoyable, timely, and engaging. The position works under the supervision of the Chef, Dining Room Manager, and/or Culinary Services Director and collaborates with teammates and associates across departments. The role also includes following community safety procedures, communicating resident health changes to appropriate staff, and completing required in-service education.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience and passion working with seniors.
• Ability to bend, reach, and work in confined spaces.
• Ability to push, pull, and lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Ability to carry large trays of food to and from the kitchen.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Ability to work in hot and humid environments for extended periods.
• Good physical and emotional health and freedom from communicable diseases.
• Criminal background check required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in assisted living or another long-term care setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide an outstanding customer experience for residents, their loved ones, and other community visitors.
• Help ensure residents are comfortable, engaged, and catered to in the dining room.
• Complete assigned tasks before the dining room opens.
• Assist with meal service under the supervision of the Chef, Dining Room Manager, and/or Culinary Services Director.
• Learn the daily menu and food preparation before each meal and answer menu-related questions.
• Keep snack areas properly stocked, tidy, and clean.
• Help keep dining rooms clean and arranged appropriately for residents.
• Complete closing assignments and prepare dining rooms for the next meal.
• Engage with tours and the sales team to help create a positive first impression.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with teammates and associates in other departments.
• Complete monthly in-service education hours as required by state regulations and company policies.
• Perform other tasks assigned by the Culinary Services Director, Chef on Duty, or Department Heads.
• Follow emergency procedures and seek immediate assistance when needed.
• Follow safety practices for the kitchen and dining room, understand the community fire plan and evacuation procedures, and keep dining rooms free of potential safety hazards.
• Communicate effectively with the supervisor and other associates.
• Immediately advise the supervisor and appropriate manager of changes in residents' physical or mental health.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Flexible shifts
• Growth opportunities
• Bonus and incentive programs
• Competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) match, company-paid time off, life insurance, insurance deductibles, and voluntary Aflac insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED