WAITER/WAITRESS (FULL AND PART TIME)
About The Position
Unidine is hiring full-time and part-time Waiters/Waitresses at Fay J. Lindner Assisted Living in Commack, New York. Schedules and hours may vary, with breakfast, lunch, and dinner shifts available. The position takes food and beverage orders and delivers them efficiently to dining room guests. Candidates with at least one year of customer service experience are preferred, but training is available. The pay range is $17.50 to $18.00 per hour. Perks include free shift meals, free uniforms, free parking, and opportunities for growth. The role is part of the culinary team, which aims to create positive dining experiences and connections for those served. Associates work with team members and staff from other departments to support dining service and special events. Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Requirements
- At least one year of customer service experience is preferred; the employer is willing to train.
- Ability to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Nice To Haves
- Customer service experience.
Responsibilities
- Promptly and warmly greet dining room guests and take food and beverage orders efficiently according to established service steps.
- Deliver food promptly and professionally while following safe food-handling and sanitation standards; follow up with guests about additional needs or requests.
- Understand menu items and ingredients, advise guests on food and drink combinations when requested, accommodate reasonable requests, and note preferences.
- Demonstrate knowledge of specialized diets and allergens as needed.
- Communicate with back-of-the-house staff to ensure orders are delivered correctly and special requests are accommodated.
- Communicate effectively and remain flexible and patient with guests and staff.
- Collect tickets and follow proper cash-handling procedures.
- Promote a clean, safe, and neat environment for guests.
- Maintain sensitivity and confidentiality regarding personal or medical information shared.
- Address complaints or issues promptly and relay relevant information or complaints to a supervisor.
- Set up the dining room before service, keep it clean and neat during service, and restore it after service while meeting sanitation standards.
- Operate equipment including fire extinguishers, telephones, iced tea and soda machines, soup wells, and coffee machines.
- Work with staff from other departments during special events and functions.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Free shift meals.
- Free uniforms.
- Free parking.
- Opportunity for growth.
- 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.
- Full-time positions also offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
- Associates may be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
