Waiter/Waitress

Springpoint • Maplewood, NJ

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About The Position

Winchester Gardens, a Springpoint Senior Living community in Maplewood, New Jersey, is seeking an experienced Waiter/Waitress. The role takes food and beverage orders and efficiently delivers items to dining room guests. The position requires prior Waiter/Waitress experience. The job posting labels the opening part time. The listed hourly rate is $17–$18.

Requirements

• Prior Waiter/Waitress experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Promptly and warmly greet guests in the dining room and take food and beverage orders efficiently, following established steps of service.
• Deliver food promptly and professionally while maintaining safe food-handling and sanitation standards.
• Follow up with guests to assist with 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-house staff to ensure orders are delivered correctly and special requests are accommodated.
• Communicate effectively and patiently with guests and staff, and work well with others.
• 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 and after service and keep it clean and neat 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

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD (accidental death) insurance
• Disability insurance
• Commuter benefits
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• 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 a choice auto and home program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed