Dining Room Server

Shannex Incorporated; Toronto; On-site; CAD 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

RRSP matching

Vacation accrual

Free parking

WorkPerks discounts

Continuing education

Job summary

Shannex Incorporated is hiring Dining Room Servers at Parkland on Eglinton West in Etobicoke, Ontario. We offer Full Time, Part Time and Casual opportunities for compassionate, professional team players.

In this role you will ensure food quality and service meets standards, assist with meal service to residents and guests, maintain dining room appearance, and comply with safety and sanitation guidelines. Applicants should have a high-school diploma, Basic Food Safety and Smart Serve

Qualifications

• High-school diploma or equivalent education.
• Proof of Basic Food Safety Certification.
• Proof of Smart Serve Certification.
• At least one year of experience with serving food or demonstrated experience in customer service.
• Clear Criminal Record Check required prior to appointment.
• Experience with the elderly in long-term care or seniors independent living is an asset.
• Alzheimer’s Care Course is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food quality, presentation, and service delivery meet department standards.
• Provide meal service to residents and guests according to guidelines and resident preferences.
• Maintain dining room appearance with proper place settings and cleanliness.
• Clear tables and operate dishwasher; manual ware washing as needed.
• Contribute to Food and Beverage team goals and provide feedback on meals and menu choices.
• Respect residents’ rights, privacy, and dignity in service delivery.
• Communicate changes in residents’ nutritional status to the supervisor.
• Promote a safe work culture and follow safety procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Safety awareness

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Basic Food Safety Certification

Smart Serve Certification

Alzheimer’s Care Course (asset)

Job description

If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work – they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living™.

We are searching for a Full Time, Part Time and Casual Dining Room Servers to join our Parkland on Eglinton West team based in Etobicoke, Ontario.

Meaningful Benefits

• Approximate hourly wage: $18.66 - $19.86
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (eligible immediately upon hire for all Full-time and Part-time staff )
• Life, travel, and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (5% employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program, including excellent discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About The Opportunity

• Consistently ensures food quality, presentation, and service delivery meet established department standards. Ensures meals are visually appealing, the correct temperature and portion size, and that service is warm, attentive and timely
• Prepare and provide meal service to residents and guests according to established standards, procedures and guidelines and respecting the resident’s right to individualized services and observing special diet restrictions, resident preferences and outlined departmental procedures
• Ensure dining room appearance meets established standards including table linens pressed and in place, tables set with appropriate place settings for meals, wait stations tidy and containing appropriate supplies
• Clear tables, load and safely operate dishwasher. Complete manual ware washing as required
• Contribute to the team environment as a member of the Food and Beverage department, working towards departmental goals and priorities and providing ongoing feedback from residents and guests to the Food and Beverage Manager on meals and menu choices to be continually improving
• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of respecting client’s rights, including respecting others, maintaining confidentiality, promoting independence, respecting privacy, respecting the right to refuse services and involvement
• Communicates with the supervisor if there is a noted change in the nutritional status of a resident (i.e. changes in appetite)
• Promote a safety culture by continuously working safely including but not limited to identifying and reporting hazards, following safe work practices and procedures, wearing personal protective equipment, supporting others to work safely, and completing safety education

About You

• A high-school diploma or equivalent education
• Proof of valid Basic Food Safety Certification required
• Proof of valid Smart Serve Certification required
• At least one year of experience with serving food or demonstrated experience in customer service
• Successful candidates will be required to obtain a clear Criminal Record Check, and where applicable, a Vulnerable Sector Check, prior to appointment
• Previous experience working with the elderly in long-term care or a seniors independent living environment an asset
• Proof of completed Alzheimer’s Care Course an asset
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services, and care