Server - Part Time. Wednesday, Friday & Saturday 4p-9p and Thursday 11:30am-8:30pm

Maplewood Senior Living•New York, NY

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Server provides dining service to residents, their loved ones, and visitors in a senior living community. The role focuses on creating a welcoming, comfortable dining experience while following service, safety, and emergency procedures. The position is part time, with a stated schedule of Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., and Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to maintain positive working relationships with residents, their families, peers, and other staff members.
One year of server experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience serving seniors preferred.
Experience with a point-of-sale system preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide an outstanding customer experience for residents, their loved ones, and other community visitors.
Maintain a professional appearance.
Help residents feel comfortable and engaged in the dining rooms and cater to their needs.
Complete side work between meal periods.
Conduct weekly inventory of dining room wares and supplies and request additional supplies as needed.
Take orders from residents and guests and enter them into the point-of-sale system.
Follow departmental service standards.
Attend daily pre-shift meetings with the culinary team.
Learn the daily menu and how dishes are prepared, and answer related questions.
Monitor residents and guests for intoxication and promptly report findings to the immediate supervisor, General Manager, or Director of Nursing before serving additional drinks.
Keep dining rooms clean and properly arranged, complete closing assignments, and prepare rooms for the next meal period.
Engage with tours and the sales team to help create a positive first impression.
Maintain effective working relationships with teammates and associates in other departments.
Complete monthly in-service education hours as required by state regulations and company policies, and participate in ongoing training.
Perform other tasks assigned by the Dining Room Manager or Executive Chef.
Follow emergency procedures and seek immediate assistance when needed.
Comply with safety practices and procedures for the kitchen and dining rooms, and understand the fire plan and evacuation procedures.
Keep dining rooms free of potential safety hazards and report repairs as needed.
Communicate effectively with supervisors and other associates.
Promptly advise a supervisor or appropriate manager of perceived changes in a resident’s physical or mental health.