7am-2pm Diningroom Server - Stirling Park Retirement

Riverstone Retirement Communities; Ottawa; Hybrid; CAD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverstone Retirement Communities in Ottawa is seeking a Dining Room Attendant to welcome residents, serve meals and ensure a pleasant dining experience. You will follow dietary restrictions, handle tables and dishwashing, and support the dining room team with respect and care for residents and families.

We value safety, teamwork, and a compassionate approach to seniors, with duties including maintaining cleanliness, assisting with reservations, and adhering to WHMIS and food handling standards.

Qualifications

• Food service experience with seniors preferred.
• Ability to learn and adapt to procedures.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, stand and walk during shifts.
• WHMIS and safe food handling familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Be present in the dining room to receive residents at meal times.
• Serve food observing dietary restrictions and resident preferences.
• Clear tables and operate dishwasher; manual ware washing as needed.
• Check guest reservations and inform Cook on duty.
• Maintain safe placement of walking aids and store when not in use.
• Prepare tables per facility standards and assist with refreshments.
• Flag supplies to order and follow department procedures.
• Follow policies, log communications, and complete daily meal monitors.
• Perform other duties as assigned and participate in fire/safety practices.

Skills

Food service experience

Willingness to learn

Physical ability

WHMIS knowledge

Respect for residents

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Food service experience necessary, preferably with seniors.
• Willingness and ability to learn.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, stand and walk short distances throughout the day.
• Ability to tolerate heat from kitchen area.
• Ability to provide Residents with a professional and high standard of service and to treat all Residents with maximum respect at all times and be cognizant of Residents’ physical and mental challenges.
• Ability to provide an unusual level of patience and tact while dealing with Residents and family requests.
• Familiar with WHMIS and safe food handling.

JOB FUNCTIONS:

• To be present in the dining room and prepared to receive residents as they arrive for meals at the scheduled meal times.
• Serve food to residents observing special diet restrictions, resident preferences and follow outlined departmental procedures.
• Clear tables, load and safely operate dishwasher. Complete manual ware washing as required.
• Check the daily dining room guest reservations at Reception at the beginning of each shift to establish the number of guests, if any. Fill out Chit for guest meals and return to Reception. Advise the Cook on duty.
• Ensure walking aids (walkers) are stored outside the dining room. Walkers are not to stay in the dining room unless they are safely placed and are not tripping hazards.
• Prepare tables as per facility standards.
• Serve refreshments and catered functions are assigned.
• Advise Dining Room Manager of any supplies to be ordered.
• Any other task assigned by the management.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures.
• Communicate through department Communication Log.
• Complete daily Meal Monitor to track Resident food comments.
• Complete tasks listed on shift routine, and Cleaning Schedules.
• Complete other duties as assigned.
• Be knowledgeable of and practice facility’s fire and safety programs.
• Follow up on missing residents with Reception.