Server - Full Time

Cogir Senior Living•Ottawa, ON

10d•$20•Onsite

About The Position

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care options. For over 25 years, the company has focused on the happiness of retirees, guided by values of Human Focus, Creativity, and Excellence. They are seeking individuals passionate about making a difference to join their team. The Server role is in a bright and welcoming dining room, supporting the set-up, serving, and clean-up of dining services. Mealtime at Cogir is viewed as an experience for friends and family to gather for good conversation and memorable moments. The company's mission, "real estate with purpose," centers on human beings as the foundation of their culture and priority. Employees are offered a healthy environment with inspiring leaders, clear goals, recognition for efforts, encouragement for internal advancement, and benefits designed for a healthy work-life balance.

Requirements

Previous experience in the food service industry and working with seniors (preference will be given)
Demonstrates excellent customer service skills
Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand/walk for majority of shift
Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS) or be willing to obtain one upon hire

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset

Responsibilities

To serve meals to residents and guests in a professional and courteous manner
To set and clear dining tables and deliver tray service as required
To assist with cleaning of dishware, cutlery at the conclusion of each dining service as required
To assist with maintaining the cleanliness of kitchen and dining area as required
To assist with catering, and actively participate in special occasions and theme events
To assist in the orientation and training of new culinary employees
To follow and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures
To comply with all provincial regulations and established department policies and procedures
To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it
To attend in-service training as required in order to better serve the needs of the residents
To attend staff meetings as required to be aware of changes in the Residence that have taken place
To participate in the Quality Improvement Program
To uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in the Company’s Code of Conduct
To complete all other tasks as assigned