Server

Brookside Senior Living Kanata; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retirement home in Ottawa is seeking a Dining Room Attendant to serve meals and assist in catering services. Ideal candidates will have experience in food service, customer service skills, and relevant certifications such as Food Safe Level 1. This role involves working closely with residents to ensure a pleasant dining experience while maintaining safety and cleanliness standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in food services in the hospitality industry.
• Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
• Ability to organize work and work under tight constraints.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve meals to residents and ensure satisfaction.
• Participate in catering services and maintain cleanliness.
• Operate food service equipment and provide support to dining services team.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Empathy

Education

Food Safe Level 1 Certificate

Smart Serve Certificate

First Aid Certificate

Secondary school diploma

Job description

EMPLOYER: Brookside Senior Living Kanata

JOB DESCRIPTION:

This is a great opportunity at Brookside Retirement Living.

Scope of Position:

The Dining Room Attendant is responsible for serving meals and providing catering services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepares food for serving to the residents
• Ensures resident satisfaction with meal service
• Participates as a member of the dining services team and provides support to the other members of the services team
• Performs the set-up, serving and tear down services at booked catering events
• Projects the appropriate image and focus on customer services in their dealings with residents, families and guests
• Observes all policies and procedures, work standards and safety regulations
• Performs audits and reports anomalies in accordance with established policies, procedures and licensing regulations
• Sets and strips tables and serves food/beverages in accordance with established policies and procedures and all applicable regulations
• Unpacks and stores supplies. Maintains work and storage areas in a clean, safe and sanitary manner
• Washes, cleans and stores dishes, cutlery, fixtures and equipment used for food preparation and service
• Operates and cleans food service equipment, furniture and maintains dining area
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Is aware of employee’s and supervisor’s responsibilities and follows all health and safety policies and procedures
• Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, co-workers, and residents
• Is alert to, remedies, and promptly reports all actual or potentially hazardous situations
• Wears personal protective equipment (or clothing) as required by task, MSDS, or home policy
• Other related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Previous experience in providing food services in the hospitality industry
• Successful completion of secondary school or equivalent
• Preferred Food Safe Level 1 Certificate
• Preferred Smart Serve Certificate
• Preferred First Aid Certificate
• Must be able to read, write and verbally communicate effectively in English
• Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions
• Demonstrated empathy and understanding of the needs of seniors
• Effective interpersonal relationship and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to organize work and work under strict time constraints
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time as well as lift and carry heavy trays and items

Job Types: Permanent, Part-time & Full-time

Salary: $16.89 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Morning shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ottawa, ON K2K 2W8: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

License/Certification:

• Successful completion of secondary school or equivalent
• Preferred Food Safe Level 1 Certificate
• Preferred Smart Serve Certificate
• Preferred First Aid Certificate

START DATE: ASAP

START DATE: 11/26/2023

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