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Job summary
A regional care community in Victoria, BC is seeking a Dining Server to greet residents and serve meals in a supportive environment. Candidates should have a background in food services and strong interpersonal skills. A minimum of one year experience is required, along with the ability to manage a fast-paced dining area effectively.
Qualifications
- Minimum of one year experience required.
- Strong background in food services in a residential care setting or hotel expected.
- Ability to handle a fast-paced environment and manage tasks effectively.
Responsibilities
- Greeting residents and serving meals and beverages.
- Supporting residents with dietary needs and managing dining area cleanliness.
- Identifying and reporting health and safety concerns.
Skills
Education
Let us welcome you home at Oakwood Manor in Victoria, BC. Optima Living operates Independent Living, Assisted Living, Supportive Living 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.” 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.
- Greeting residents
- Take meal orders
- 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
- 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
Are you legally authorized to work in Canada?
Do you currently reside within Canada?
Do you require sponsorship now or will in the future?
What is your status in Canada?
Please attach your relevant and highest educational certificate pertaining to the role
Please provide three work references of a supervisor/manager, kindly mention their name, reporting relationship, phone numbers and email addresses.
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