Server

Sienna Senior Living; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading seniors' residence provider in Southwestern Ontario is seeking a Dining Room Server. The role involves supporting hospitality style dining service, ensuring cleanliness, and assisting in food preparation. Candidates should have experience in dining service and possess effective communication skills. A Smart Serve designation is a requirement. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits in a team-oriented environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary and vacation package

Health & Dental benefits

Share Ownership and Reward Program

Continuous learning and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have the Smart Serve designation OR Serve It Right (SIRS) designation.
• One year experience in dining room service is required.
• Safe Food Handling Certification preferred.
• Experience working with seniors is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Support all aspects of hospitality style dining service.
• Assist with the preparation and presentation of food.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards.
• Promote a la carte and wine service sales.
• Comply with health department regulations.
• Participate in emergency drills and education.

Skills

Smart Serve designation

Customer service skills

Ability to work independently

Effective verbal and written English communication

Job description

Overview

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 truly believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost 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 our team members the tools and support to deliver excellent clinical care and elevate the resident experience through choice, personalization, and community engagement.

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What Sienna Offers

We are a purpose driven organization. We aspire to cultivate an environment and culture where team members feel valued, heard and empowered to do meaningful work. And we offer a number of programs and benefits that support team members’ financial, personal and professional needs:

• 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

Reporting to the Food and Beverage Manager or designate, the Dining Room Server is accountable to support all aspects of hospitality style dining room service to meet the needs of the Residents in accordance with legislative requirements and organization standards.

• 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

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.