Server

Shannex Incorporated; Ajax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned healthcare organization in Ontario is seeking a Full Time Dining Room Server to join their team. Responsibilities include ensuring food quality and presentation, serving meals to residents, and maintaining a tidy dining environment. Candidates should have a high school diploma, a year of serving experience, and a Smart Serve Certificate. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits including comprehensive health plans and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Benefits

Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits

Access to virtual healthcare 24/7

RRSP program with employer matching

Vacation accrual

Onsite parking

Access to perks vendors and discounts

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience with serving food or demonstrated experience in customer service.
• Ability to provide a clear criminal record check upon hire.
• A Smart Serve Certificate is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure food quality, presentation, and service delivery meet established standards.
• Prepare and provide meal service to residents and guests.
• Communicate with supervisor on changes in residents' nutritional status.

Skills

Customer service

Food serving

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are searching for a Full Time Dining Room Server to join our Parkland Ajax team based in Ajax, Ontario. If you take pride in being compassionate, honest, professional, and safe, consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex.

Shannex 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.

Responsibilities

• 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, and 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 in order to be continually improving.
• 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.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement, collaboration and accountability, you bring:

• A high-school diploma or equivalent education
• At least one year of experience with serving food or demonstrated experience in customer service
• Ability to provide a clear criminal record check upon hire
• A Smart Serve Certificate
• A passion for the healthcare sector and / or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations, services, and care

Benefits

• Approximate hourly wage: $18.57
• Comprehensive health, vision, and dental benefits plan (eligible immediately upon hire for part-time & full-time staff) including an Employee and Family Assistance Program
• 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 discounts for apparel, restaurants, technology, fitness, travel, and entertainment
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannex’s Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives

About Us

Shannex is a family-owned organization with a vision of Better Living for every stage of life. Since, Shannex has grown from a single nursing home in Cape Breton to a trusted partner across healthcare, hospitality and lifestyle sectors. With locations in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Ontario, Shannex continues to build communities designed for connection, wellbeing and longevity. Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life, Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences, Parkland at Home, Faubourg du Mascaret, and Shannex Enhanced Care. Shannex also provides Transitional Health Services, in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information, visit .