Server - Part Time

Optima Living; Sherwood Park; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading care community provider in Sherwood Park, AB is seeking a Server to create a friendly and inviting dining experience for residents. Key responsibilities include greeting residents, taking meal orders, and serving meals while maintaining a safe and sanitary dining area. Candidates should have at least one year of food services experience, preferably in a residential care or hotel setting. The role requires exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year experience in food services.
• Strong background in residential care setting or hotel.
• Ability to handle fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Greeting residents and taking meal orders.
• Serving meals and beverages, including carrying heavy trays.
• Ensuring dining area is safe and sanitary.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Food services knowledge

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Post-secondary education in culinary

Job description

Let us welcome you home at Aster Gardens in Sherwood Park, AB

Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living, Long Term Care and Memory Care 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.” At Optima Living, we feel genuinely honoured to work with our residents and we advocate a person‑centered approach where the resident is the focus of all our endeavours.

As a Server, you are responsible for the well‑being of our residents through creating a friendly, inviting dining experience for our residents.

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 patienceand 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