Server (Westwood)

Spring Living

Ottawa

On-site

CAD 30,000 - 33,000

Part time

6 days ago
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Job summary

Spring Living Retirement Communities seeks a part-time Server to support meal services in our Ottawa residences. You will assist with set-up, serving, and clean-up, ensuring a courteous, safe dining experience for residents and guests.

The role supports ongoing catering and special events within a retirement home setting. Reporting to the Director of Culinary Services, you will collaborate with staff and families, uphold health and safety standards, and participate in training and quality

Qualifications

  • Must possess a Food Handler’s Certificate.
  • Preference for experience in food service with seniors.
  • Demonstrates excellent customer service skills.
  • Physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand/walk for most of the shift.
  • Second language proficiency is an asset.
  • VPS clearance within 6 months.

Responsibilities

  • Serve meals to residents and guests in a professional and courteous manner.
  • Assist in set up and preparation for service of items such as beverages, salads, desserts, etc.
  • Set and clear dining tables and deliver tray service as required.
  • Assist with cleaning of dishware and cutlery at the end of each seating.
  • Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining area as required.
  • Assist with catering and participate in special occasions and events.
  • Assist in orientation and training of new dietary employees.
  • Follow health and safety legislation and department procedures.
  • Comply with provincial regulations and department policies.
  • Respect Resident Rights & Responsibilities.
  • Attend in-service training and staff meetings.
  • Participate in Quality Improvement Program.
  • Uphold Spring Living’s Code of Conduct.
  • Complete all other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Customer service
Food service
Bilingual asset

Education

Food Handler Certificate

Job description

Passionate about your well-being

A Canadian company

~In our retirement homes all new residents enjoy a fully renovated suite ~

Server (Westwood)
  • Dietary Aide
  • Ottawa

Pay: From CA$22.03 per hour

Job description:

*Current Opportunity*

SPRING LIVING OVERVIEW

Spring Living Retirement Communities (springliving.ca) is a boutique, rapidly growing Canadian senior living owner/operator, who currently owns and operates 23 retirement communities in Ontario and Quebec. The company has an ambitious growth plan to expanding through acquisition of mid-market retirement residences across Canada over the next 5 years. Spring Living’s mission is to create warm, welcoming and secure environments for residents, foster caring connections, and provide personalized services by team members who are committed to making a significant IMPACT every day.

Spring Living is the Retirement Community platform of the BAZ group; a Real Estate company that strategically acquires, develops, constructs and repositions assets throughout North America.

JOB OVERVIEW

REPORTS TO: Director of Culinary Services

The server provides support to the set-up, preparation, serving and clean up associated with all meal services in the Residence/Home. The incumbent lends a helping hand and cultivates relationships with staff, residents, and families

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Serve meals to residents and guests in a professional and courteous manner;
  • Assist in the set up and preparation for service of various items such as beverages, salads, desserts, etc.
  • Set and clear dining tables and deliver tray service as required;
  • Assist with cleaning of dishware, cutlery at the conclusion of each seating as required
  • Assist with maintaining the cleanliness of kitchen and dining area as required
  • Assist with catering, and actively participate in special occasions and theme events
  • Assist in the orientation and training of new dietary employees
  • Follow and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures
  • Comply with all provincial regulations and established department policies and procedures
  • Aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it
  • Attend in-service training as required in order to better serve the needs of the residents
  • Attend staff meetings as required to be aware of changes in Residence that have taken place
  • Participate in the Quality Improvement Program
  • Uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as set out in Spring Living’s Code of Conduct
  • Complete all other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must possess a Food Handler’s Certificate
  • Preference will be given to individuals who have previous experience in the food service industry and working with seniors
  • Demonstrates excellent customer service skills
  • Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand/walk for majority of shift
  • Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.
  • Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).

Spring Living is committed to ensuring equal access and participation for people with disabilities. We are committed to treating people with disabilities in a way that allows them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in integration, and we are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner. We will do so by removing and preventing barriers to accessibility and by meeting our accessibility requirements under Ontario’s accessibility laws.

Spring Living is committed to fair and accessible employment practices. If you require accommodation (including but not limited to, an accessible interview site, alternative format documents, ASL Interpreter or Assistive Technology) during the recruitment and selection process, please let us know.

Job Type: Part-Time

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Ottawa, ON K2B 7G5: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

  • server: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Food Handler Certification (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Phone
  • (416) 619-3550
Email
  • info@springliving.ca
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Address
  • 2300 Yonge Street, 5th floor, Toronto, ON, M4P 1E4

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