Server

Aspira Doon Village Retirement Living; Kitchener; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A senior living organization in Kitchener seeks a Dining Room Server to manage hospitality-style dining services and assist with food preparation. Candidates must possess a Smart Serve designation, have dining room service experience, and strong customer service skills. Join a team that supports seniors in a fulfilling environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health & Dental benefits

Opportunities for continuous learning and growth

Qualifications

• At least one year of dining room service experience.
• Experience working with seniors preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage hospitality-style dining services.
• Assist with food preparation and presentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.

Skills

Customer service skills

Teamwork

Effective communication

Education

Smart Serve or Serve It Right designation

Safe Food Handling Certification

Job description

Server - Casual

We are Sienna Senior Living, a publicly traded company (TSX: SIA) and one of Canada’s leading owners and operators of seniors’ residences. We offer care, support, services, and housing in Retirement and Long Term Care to seniors/residents and their families. We believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with comfort, dignity, and respect.

At Sienna, we empower our 12,000 team members to help our residents live the life they desire and deserve. We provide the tools and support to deliver excellent clinical care and elevate the resident experience through choice, personalization, and community engagement.

If this resonates with you, please keep reading :

What Sienna Offers :

We are a purpose-driven organization. We aim to create an environment where team members feel valued, heard, and empowered. We offer various programs and benefits to support your financial, personal, and professional needs, including:

• A competitive salary and vacation package
• Health & Dental benefits
• Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with company match
• Opportunities for continuous learning and growth
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and different perspectives

What You’ll Be Doing :

Reporting to the Food and Beverage Manager or designate, the Dining Room Server supports hospitality-style dining services to meet residents' needs in accordance with legislative requirements and organization standards.

• Manage all aspects of hospitality-style dining, including setting, serving, and cleaning tables, following the Ready, Set, Serve Program;
• Assist with food preparation and presentation under the Chef's direction;
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards throughout all aspects of food service;
• Promote and track sales of à la carte and wine services;
• Ensure compliance with provincial regulations, department policies, and ORCA standards;
• Participate in emergency drills and attend all relevant education sessions;
• Follow the organization’s Health and Safety Policies and Procedures, complying with the Occupational Health and Safety Act.

What You Need to Know :

• Must have Smart Serve or Serve It Right (SIRS) designation (for Saskatchewan) and at least one year of dining room service experience;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team;
• Safe Food Handling Certification is preferred;
• Experience working with seniors and knowledge of aging is an asset;
• Proven customer service skills with residents from diverse backgrounds;
• Effective verbal and written English communication skills.

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion. Support for accommodations is available upon request during the recruitment process.