Food Runner/Dining Room Server - Full Time

A GREAT CAREER starts with a GREAT COMPANY!

Apply to join our team of servant leaders today!

THE DIFFERENCE IS OUR PEOPLE. Our associates answer a calling to serve seniors and their families every day. We believe in continually investing in these servant hearts; we envision them to be our future servant-centered leaders.

We’ve achieved GREAT PLACE TO WORK status NINE YEARS IN A ROW.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT. We reward our associates’ outstanding work and assist with career development to help fulfill their dreams!

Faith Driven and Mission-Centered. Our mission “To Welcome, To Care, To Serve” derives from four primary points of view (Purpose, Passion, Platform, and Potential) which inspire our associates to recognize and celebrate one another’s God-given gifts through service.

Full Benefits Package & On-Demand Pay available!: This opportunity includes a full benefits package (including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with matching, tuition reimbursement, etc, as well as on-demand pay in between paychecks!

PICTURE YOURSELF…

Watercrest Buena Vista is looking for a Food Runner/Dining Room Server to join their Culinary team! As a key member of the team, your warm smile and greeting will welcome our residents, associates, and guests into fully experiencing a Watercrest Culinary Experience, filled with the deliciousness of fine dining, as well as the comfort of a home-like environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Deliver food orders to Residents quickly and accurately

Uphold sanitation and food safety principles

Bus tables by removing dirty dishes and trash

Ensure patrons have all the appropriate tableware they need to properly enjoy their food

Assist setting up tables before service with appropriate utensils, napkins and decorations

Handle various impromptu requests from Residents.

Assist residents with seating in the dining room

Greet residents when taking and serving meal selections

Ensure proper dining room setup and proper table setting

Knowledge of table clearing techniques during and after dining service

Responsible for resetting table during and after dining service

General duties include but are not limited to: cleaning, mopping, sweeping, and dusting the kitchen and dining room

Ensures proper garbage and trash removal

Complete side work: napkin folding, stocking and cleaning wait station, refilling condiments

Understand menu items and ability to explain preparation methods

Provide a high satisfactory level of customer service to promote a restaurant style dining atmosphere

Knowledge of individual diet needs as prescribed by physician

Ensure all meals delivered are garnished

Reports to the Cook or Executive Chef any equipment and supplies that are needed

Ensures the proper use of equipment and supplies and upholds cleaning and safety standards

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents, family members, vendors, referral sources and outside contacts

Able to make independent decisions

Must be able to communicate a warm, friendly and caring manner

Must be able to follow recipes and menus

Must fully understand the importance of reliability and timeliness

Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens

Knowledge of customer service principles and practices

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

High School Graduate or equivalent

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Experience in serving in an upscale dining environment is preferred