Waiter/Waitress (Part Time)

Unidine • Huntsville, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Unidine is hiring immediately for part time WAITER/WAITRESS positions at Creekside Retirement Community. This role involves taking food and beverage orders, efficiently delivering items to dining room guests, and ensuring a positive dining experience. The position requires a strong understanding of menu items, ingredients, and the ability to accommodate guest requests. You will work with a supportive team and contribute to enhancing the lives of residents.

Requirements

• 1 year of serving experience required
• Food Handler’s license preferred
• Senior living experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Promptly and warmly greet guests in the dining room.
• Take food and beverages orders in an efficient manner, following established steps of service.
• Deliver food promptly and professionally.
• Maintain safe food handling and sanitation standards.
• Follow up periodically to assist with any additional needs or requests.
• 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 orders are delivered correctly and special requests are accommodated.
• Exhibit exceptional communication skills and demonstrate ability to 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 a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality regarding personal or medical information.
• Promptly address complaints or issues; relay relevant information or complaints directly to supervisor.
• Ensure the dining room is properly set up prior to and after the service period; keep area clean and neat while meeting established sanitation standards.
• Operate a variety of equipment, including fire extinguishers, telephones, iced tea/soda machines, soup wells and coffee machines.
• Work with staff of other departments to perform job duties during special events and functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Free shift meal
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Uniform provided
• 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)
• Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees