Server

Maplewood Senior Living • Darien, CT

19d

About The Position

The Dining Room Server helps deliver an outstanding dining experience for residents, guests, and visitors. The role assists with dining room setup, meal service, cleaning, and preparation for the next meal, ensuring the experience is enjoyable, timely, and engaging. The server works under the supervision of the Chef, Dining Room Manager, and/or Culinary Services Director, and helps create a welcoming first impression for tours and the sales team. The position is based in Darien, Connecticut, and is part-time.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience and passion working with seniors.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• 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.
• Able to work weekends and holidays as assigned, during inclement weather as needed, and potentially shifts other than the one hired for.
• May be required to work extended hours.
• May be asked to submit to random drug testing during employment.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Provide an outstanding customer experience for residents, their loved ones, and other community visitors.
• Help residents feel 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.
• Understand the daily menu and food preparation before each meal and answer related questions.
• Keep snack areas stocked, tidy, and clean.
• Keep dining rooms clean and properly arranged 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.
• Maintain a good working rapport with teammates and associates in other departments.
• Complete monthly in-service education hours as required by state regulations and company policies.
• Follow emergency procedures and seek immediate assistance when needed.
• Follow kitchen and dining room safety practices, understand the community fire plan and evacuation procedures, and help keep dining rooms free of potential hazards.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and other associates.
• Immediately advise a supervisor and appropriate manager of changes in a resident’s physical or mental health.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Culinary Services Director, Chef on Duty, or Department Heads.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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