Part-Time Bilingual Server (French and English)

COGIR Real Estate; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cogir Senior Living is seeking a friendly server for our retirement residence dining room. You will assist with meal service, tray delivery, and dining-room upkeep, contributing to a warm, social mealtime experience for residents and guests.

Fluency in both French and English is required, and previous food-service work with seniors is preferred. The role involves lifting heavy items, standing for shifts, and participating in health and safety procedures and team meetings.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food service is preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to lift and transfer heavy items and stand for long shifts.
• Bilingual French and English required.
• VPS screening may be required upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals to residents and guests professionally.
• Set and clear dining tables and deliver tray service.
• Assist with cleaning dishware and dining areas.
• Assist with maintaining kitchen and dining area cleanliness.
• Assist with catering and special events as needed.
• Assist in training of new culinary staff.

Skills

Bilingual FR/EN

Job description

Description

Wage per hour

$18.52

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.

For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.

Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence

We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today!

Like to serve? We’re hiring a Server to work in our bright and welcoming dining room. Join us today and be part of a team of servers that will support with the set-up of the dining room and all aspects of serving and clean up associated with dining services within our retirement residence. Here, we believe mealtime is more than food; it’s friends and family coming together for good conversation and memorable experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• To serve meals to residents and guests in a professional and courteous manner;
• To set and clear dining tables and deliver tray service as required;
• To assist with cleaning of dishware, cutlery at the conclusion of each dining service as required;
• To assist with maintaining the cleanliness of kitchen and dining area as required;
• To assist with catering, and actively participate in special occasions and theme events;
• To assist in the orientation and training of new culinary employees;
• To follow and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures;
• To comply with all provincial regulations and established department policies and procedures;
• To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it;
• To attend in-service training as required in order to better serve the needs of the residents;
• To attend staff meetings as required to be aware of changes in the Residence that have taken place;
• To participate in the Quality Improvement Program;
• To uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in the Company’s Code of Conduct; and
• To complete all other tasks as assigned.

Required Education, Credentials and Experience:

• Preference will be given to individuals who have previous experience in the food service industry and working with seniors
• Full professional proficiency in both French and English is required
• Demonstrates excellent customer service skills
• Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand/walk for majority of shift
• Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.
• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS) or be willing to obtain one upon hire.

Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.