Server

Sienna Senior Living; Kingston; On-site; CAD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health & Dental benefits

SOAR

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Continuous learning and growth

Welcoming culture

Job summary

Rosewood Retirement in Kingston, Ontario is seeking a Server to support residents’ health and well-being by assisting with meal preparation and service in a fast-paced dining room.

You will contribute to a culture of care where residents are known by name and story, with competitive pay of 17.60 CAD/hour, health and dental benefits, SOAR, an employee share plan, and ongoing learning.

Qualifications

• Smart Serve or Serve It Right designation and one year dining room experience.
• Safe Food Handling Certification preferred.
• Experience with seniors and strong customer service.
• Clear verbal and written English communication.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada and able to pass background checks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hospitality style dining using Ready, Set, Serve program.
• Assist with food preparation and presentation under Chef direction.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation per health regulations.
• Promote service sales in line with policies.
• Ensure safe, pleasant dining and teamwork to support residents.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

English communication

Education

Smart Serve / Serve It Right

Safe Food Handling (preferred)

Job description

Server

Rosewood Retirement

Rate of Pay: $17.60

This posting is for an existing vacancy

At Sienna you won’t just fill a position; you will build lasting relationships with residents who call Aspira their home. Join us in a role where knowing each resident not just by name, but by story, is not just possible, it is expected. Our purpose is to cultivate happiness in daily life! We truly believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost comfort, dignity, and respect.

Why you belong here:

• A competitive salary and vacation package
• Health & Dental benefits program
• Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match
• Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs

What you’ll be doing:

You will be a welcomed member of the team, working in a fast-paced environment where you will make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives. As a Server, you will support residents’ health and well-being by assisting with meal preparation and service, ensuring a safe, clean, and pleasant dining experience every day. As an individual and part of a wider team, you will be a strong contributor to the culture of the home, where the focus is always on helping residents live fully, every day..

What makes you a great fit?

• Responsible for all aspects of hospitality style dining service utilizing the Ready, Set, Serve Program as it applies to the serving areas, setting, serving and cleaning tables;
• Assists with the preparation and presentation of food under the direction of the Chef;
• Practices and maintains established standards for cleanliness and sanitation throughout all aspects of food preparation and service as required by the health department;
• Promotes and tracks a la carte and wine service sales in accordance with prescribed procedures;
• Complies with all provincial regulations, established food and beverage department policies and procedures and ORCA standards to ensure the department is tour ready;
• Participates in drills to prepare for emergencies and attends all education sessions in relation to emergency preparedness.
• Work in accordance with the organization’s Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act

What you need to know:

• Must have the Smart Serve designation OR Serve It Right (SIRS) designation (for Saskatchewan locations) and one year experience in dining room service;
• Ability to work independently and/or as a member of a team;
• Safe Food Handling Certification preferred;
• Experience working with seniors and knowledge of the aging process an asset;
• Proven customer service skills to work with residents of various cultural backgrounds
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills required
• You must be legally eligible to work in Canada or have a valid work/study permit
• You must successfully pass a Vulnerable Sector Check and Criminal Records Check
• Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial Intelligence to screen or assess applicants for this position

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.