Server - Casual

Optima Living; Sherwood Park; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential care provider in Sherwood Park is seeking a dedicated Food Service Worker to ensure our residents receive exceptional meal service. Responsibilities include greeting residents, serving meals, and maintaining a safe dining environment. The ideal candidate has a background in food services within a residential care or hotel setting and possesses excellent interpersonal skills. Join us in providing a welcoming home for our residents.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in food services.
• Experience in a residential care setting or hotel preferred.
• Ability to work flexible shifts.

Responsibilities

• Greeting residents and taking meal orders.
• Serving meals and beverages, ensuring dining area is safe and sanitary.
• Supporting residents with special menu needs.

Skills

Customer service

Food service knowledge

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Post-secondary education in culinary

Job description

Overview

Let us welcome you home at Summerwood Village in Sherwood Park, AB.

Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living and Memory Living communities in Alberta and British Columbia. Our communities are among the best places to live in Western Canada.

Our Vision: For every person to feel at home.

This is truly supported by our credo. “Let us welcome you home.” All of us here feel it is an honour to work with our residents and we advocate a resident-centered approach where the Resident, is the focus of all our endeavours.

Responsibilities

• Greeting residents
• Take meal orders
• Answering questions about menu items
• Serve meals and beverages, including carrying heavy trays
• Support residents requiring alternate menu option due to allergies or medical reasons
• Assist with dishes and food preparation
• Ensure the dining area is safe and sanitary
• Serve during special events and catered functions as needed
• Setting and re-setting tables, clearing debris and garbage
• Assist with receiving and storing food and supplies
• Identify and report any health, safety, and maintenance concerns
• Be able to maintain patience and tactful composure when dealing with residents, family members, staff members and visitors
• Other duties as assigned to support operational requirements

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of one (1) year experience
• Post-secondary education in culinary is preferred
• Strong background in food services in a residential care setting or hotel
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with peers, residents, visitors and operational partners
• Superior organizational skills with the ability to handle fast paced environment
• Comprehensive food services knowledge, including focus on quality, production, sanitation and presentation
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize and problem solve
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Able to work flexible shifts

Conditions of Employment

• Food Handlers Permit
• Clear Police Information Check
• Clear Vulnerable Sector Check