Waitstaff Position
The Waitstaff ensures a positive dining experience for all residents by providing attentive service, maintaining clean and organized dining areas, and supporting overall food service operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- Report to work on time in proper attire, with clean hands and nails, prepared for pre-meal briefing
- Serve residents in assigned areas; assist other areas when time permits
- Clean and set tables, vacuum or mop dining areas, and pick up loose items from the floor
- Maintain cleanliness and organization in all dining service areas according to schedule
- Learn the special needs of residents and report any changes in behavior to nursing staff
- Follow all policies in the Employee Handbook and Performance Expectations
- Report unsafe conditions or needed repairs to maintenance or supervisor
- Immediately report any on-the-job injuries
- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
Qualifications include:
- Must be at least 16 years old (if under 18, a Minor Work Permit is required)
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Minimum 1 year of experience in food service preferred
- Food Handlers certificate (within 14 days) and Dementia Training (within 90 days) required
- Proficient in resident care, customer service, teamwork, and maintaining a positive attitude
Physical requirements include:
- Ability to lift 50 lbs and carry 35 lbs
- Frequent standing, walking, squatting, bending, and repetitive arm/hand movements
- Ability to push 250 lbs in a wheelchair or cart
We maintain a strong policy of Equal Employment Opportunity for all associates. We hire, train, promote, and compensate associates based on personal and professional competence and potential for advancement without regard for race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, disability, or citizenship, as well as other classifications protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.