WAITER/WAITRESS (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Compass Group • Gastonia, NC

87d • $13

About The Position

Morrison Living is hiring immediately for full time and part time WAITER/WAITRESS positions at Covenant Village located at 1351 Robinwood Road, Gastonia, NC 28054. The schedule may vary, with shifts from 11:00 am to 7:30 pm, including rotating weekends. Prior food service experience is preferred, but willing to train. The position offers a fun work environment, robust benefits package, and the opportunity to work with a talented and supportive team that makes a real impact in the lives of those served.

Requirements

• Prior food service experience preferred.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Promptly and warmly greet guests in the dining room.
• Take food and beverage orders efficiently, following established steps of service.
• Deliver food promptly and professionally while maintaining safe food handling and sanitation standards.
• Assist with any additional needs or requests from guests.
• Demonstrate complete understanding of menu items and ingredients.
• Advise guests on appropriate combinations of food and drinks when requested.
• Accommodate reasonable requests and note preferences.
• Demonstrate knowledge of specialized diets and allergens as needed.
• Communicate directly with back-of-the-house staff to ensure correct order delivery.
• Exhibit exceptional communication skills and get along well with others.
• Remain flexible and patient when communicating with guests and staff.
• Collect tickets and follow proper cash-handling procedures.
• Promote a clean, safe, and neat environment for guests.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding personal or medical information shared.
• Address complaints or issues promptly and relay relevant information to the supervisor.
• Ensure the dining room is properly set up before and after service periods.
• Operate a variety of equipment, including fire extinguishers, telephones, iced tea/soda machines, soup wells, and coffee machines.
• Work with staff of other departments during special events and functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Retirement Plan
• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for full-time positions
• Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods