Cafe Attendant

The Village at White River Junction; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Village in Holland, Michigan is hiring for full-time and part-time dining staff. Shifts run from early morning to early afternoon, with later morning to evening options; weekend availability is required. A $500 sign-on bonus is offered to new team members.

Pay ranges from $15.00 to $17.00 per hour, depending on experience and shift. Benefits include medical coverage, DailyPay, referral program, scholarship opportunities, gym and pool access, and a supportive culture that encourages

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively.
• Experience waiting tables in a hotel, restaurant or club with fine dining preferred; will train.
• Ability to interpret and explain menu items, coordinate meal service, and handle guest requests.
• Ability to work in close cooperation with residents, guests, visitors, families, supervisor and peers; requires courtesy and tact.

Responsibilities

• Sets tables and maintains work stations in proper order.
• Takes orders, provides service and requested items both graciously and courteously.
• Clears dishes from tables during and after meal service.
• Answers pertinent questions about menu items.
• Assists with dish washing and distribution of clean dishes if needed.
• Maintains safe and sanitary conditions in work areas.
• Maintains personal hygiene and complies with dress code.
• Attends in-service training and education sessions as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Waitstaff experience

Menu knowledge

Team coordination

Job description

$500 Sign-on BONUS!

Full-time & Part-time. Early morning to early afternoon. Later morning to evening shifts. Must be available some weekends.

$15.00 - $17.00 per hour depending on experience and shift

Benefits of working for Freedom Village:

• Full and part-time medical benefits available
• We now offer DailyPay - Access your pay before payday!
• Referral program
• Scholarship opportunities
• Employee discounts at our Bistro
• Use of our beautiful gym and indoor pool
• A caring culture that encourages career growth
• Fun, warm and professional environment

Join a unified team with supportive management and talented co-workers who want to make a meaningful difference for our residents.

Be part of something special!

• Sets tables and maintains work stations in proper order.
• Takes orders, provides service and requested items both graciously and courteously.
• Clears dishes from tables during and after meal service.
• Answers pertinent questions about menu items.

Other Duties:

• Assists in maintaining a high level of customer service for our residents and their guests.
• Assists with dish washing and distribution of clean dishes if needed.
• Maintains safe and sanitary conditions in work areas.
• Maintains acceptable standards of personal hygiene and complies with department dress code.
• Completes all assigned cleaning tasks.
• Attends in-service training and education sessions as assigned.
• Performs specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively.
• Experience waiting tables in a hotel, restaurant or club with fine dining preferred; will train.
• Ability to interpret and explain menu, refer or answer questions, coordinate meal service process and understands requests.
• Ability to work in close cooperation with residents, guests, visitors, families, supervisor and peers. Requires courtesy, tact and graciousness.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works indoors; must be able to stand/walk for 100% of the work day; must be able to lift and carry up to 20 lbs. independently; must be able to push and pull bus carts weighing up to 50 lbs. independently; must be able to bend, stoop, reach, and balance frequently throughout the work day. Must be able to see, hear, and speak.