Food and Beverage Server

Prominence Way Retirement Community; Calgary; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A retirement living community in Calgary is seeking a part-time Dining Room Server to provide exceptional dining experiences for residents. Responsibilities include serving food and beverages, maintaining cleanliness, and adhering to safety standards. Ideal candidates will have previous restaurant experience and excellent customer service skills. The position offers competitive pay starting at $17.54 per hour and requires flexibility in working hours.

Qualifications

• Previous restaurant serving experience preferred.
• Annual safe food handling education is required.
• Smart Serve certificate is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality dining experiences for residents and guests.
• Serve food and beverages during resident functions.
• Follow food safety standards and company procedures.
• Participate in mandatory training and staff meetings.

Skills

Customer service skills

English communication

Restaurant serving experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Summary : Reporting directly to the Executive Chef and under the guidance of the Maitre'D (where applicable), the incumbent is responsible for providing a high quality, memorable dining experience for residents, guests and visitors in compliance with resident dietary restrictions and expectations, legislative, regulatory and Company policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform all aspects of dining room service and resident functions, including table / tray presentations, preparation and serving of beverages and accompaniments, serving of food and clearing of dining room, resident bistro and bar / lounge areas.
• Assist with the preparation and presentation of food under the direction of the Chef.
• Perform general cleaning duties and routines, including vacuuming dining room carpet and mopping floors.
• Assist in the kitchen as required which may include tasks such as scrape, stack, and rack dishes and return them to storage.
• Clean and fill condiment containers.
• Adhere to all appropriate workplace regulations, compliances, and legislation regarding health and safety, food preparation standards, and Company policies and procedures.
• Maintain the highest standards of professionalism by following Company dress code and / or wearing of the Company uniform at all times.
• Attend staff meetings and participate in mandatory training as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Performance Requirements

• Continuously follows the principles of "good customer service" and ensure that these values are demonstrated in day to day practices.
• Demonstrates the ability to interact effectively with team, suppliers, residents and families as well as external community resources.
• Demonstrates the ability to plan and organize workload.
• Ability to remain calm and poised in urgent situations.
• Clear criminal records check.
• Up to date immunizations.

Education & Skills

• High School, or equivalent combination and experience.
• Previous restaurant serving experience.
• Experience with coaching and training employees preferred.
• Annual safe food handing education is required.
• Proficiency with a POS computer system is an asset.
• Smart Serve certificate is an asset.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Sound English communication skills, both oral and written.

Working Environment, Special Skills and Physical Job Requirements

• Work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Frequently lift up to 35 pounds; occasionally pull up to 50 pounds.
• Bend, kneel, and work with arms raised for at least 3 hours per day.
• Walk and stand on a variety of surfaces for at least 3 hours per day.
• Climb stairs, lift and move small equipment, linen bags.

Job Types : Part-time, Casual

Pay : From $17.54 per hour

Application question(s)

• Have you received at least 2 COVID-19 vaccinations?

Experience

• serving : 1 year (preferred)

Licence / Certification

• Food Safety Certification (required)
• Smart Serve (preferred)

Work Location : In person