Culinary Server

Buckner Retirement Services, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckner Retirement Services is seeking a Culinary Server at Parkway Place in Houston, onsite. The role supports dining services, sets tables, serves meals and beverages, and helps maintain a clean kitchen and dining area.

Hours are occasional/as-needed with shifts varying to meet resident needs. Ideal candidates are 21+, have a valid driver’s license and ability to transport meals within campus, and can read and understand business documents in English.

Qualifications

• Reads and understands business documents written in English.
• Must be 21+ with a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Ability to communicate verbally with residents, families, and coworkers.
• Able to follow basic written and oral instructions.
• Able to move kitchen equipment up to 50 lbs occasionally and 20 lbs frequently.

Responsibilities

• Set tables; bus and wash tables after meals.
• Prepare beverages and food as required.
• Serve food in dining rooms or other areas as needed.
• Serve beverages to residents as required.
• Blend food in an electric blender; handle steam tables.
• Prepare hot carts and serve food; clean and sanitize carts.
• Wash dishes and manage dishes and silverware.
• Mop, sweep, and clean work area.
• Take out trash and wrap silverware.

Skills

Reading/Writing English

Driver's license

Communication skills

Job description

Buckner Retirement Services Community: Parkway Place

Location: Houston, TX - Onsite

Address: 1321 Park Bayou Dr, Houston, TX 77077

Job Schedule: This is an occasional/as-needed position. Hours are not guaranteed and schedules will vary based on resident needs, staffing requirements, and business demands.

We are seeking a Culinary Server to join our community committed to delivering outstanding services. As a Culinary Server, you will play an important role in all phases of service that meets or exceeds Buckner quality, service, and hospitality standards. Join our team and inspire happiness in the lives of others!

What you'll do:

• Set tables; bus tables, wash off tables after meals.
• Responsible for preparing beverages and food as required.
• Serve food in dining rooms or other areas as required.
• Serve beverages to residents as required.
• Blend food in electric blender; prepare steam table.
• Prepare hot carts and serve food; clean and sanitize carts.
• Wash dishes; scrape and rack dishes; sort, stack, store clean dishes.
• Mop, sweep, and clean work area.
• Take out trash.
• Wrap silverware.

What you'll bring:

• Requires ability to read, write and understand business documents which are written in English.
• Age 21 with a valid driver's license and clean driving record so you can be insured on the Buckner insurance and provide transportation of meals within the Campus.
• Requires the ability to communicate verbally with residents, families, visitors and co-workers. Requires the ability to make oneself clearly understood by others.
• Requires ability to understand and follow basic written and oral step-by-step instructions.
• Requires ability to move food serving and preparation equipment as needed, using up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects.
• Work deals mostly with objects, equipment and/or machines where the seeing job is at or within arm's reach. Depth perception and field of vision (peripheral) are of some importance.
• Requires ability to turn, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, push, pull, handle, stand, walk over 75% of shift.
• Requires ability to safely utilize kitchen equipment and recognize differences in sound generated by equipment or machinery which may indicate operational problems or safety concerns.
• Requires ability to work under close supervision performing routine, standardized tasks.
• Requires ability to perform tasks with due consideration for residents in vicinity and ability to cooperate and work with other employees.

The above description reflects the details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be performed in the job.

About Buckner Retirement Services:

Buckner Retirement Services comprises a network of senior living communities across Texas. As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization with over 60 years of experience, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care. Recognized as a Great Place to Work at all our locations, we offer rewarding opportunities for those passionate about working with seniors. If you're seeking a career in the senior living field, consider joining us at Buckner, where our purpose sets us apart. Buckner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The same way we treat our employees is how we treat all applicants – with respect. Buckner is an equal opportunity employer (EEO is the law). You will be treated fairly throughout our recruiting process and without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status in consideration for a career at Buckner.