Dietary Waiter 7am to 2pm

Paramount Care Centers; Lakewood Township (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Holiday Pay

PTO

Thankful Thursday

Gift Giveaways

Job summary

Leisure Chateau in New Jersey is seeking a cheerful Waiter to provide friendly, courteous dining service to residents and guests. You will present menus, take orders, and deliver meals while ensuring cleanliness and safety in the dining area.

Join a compassionate team, with benefits and opportunities for growth. Prior food service or senior living experience is preferred, and English proficiency is essential for clear communication with staff and residents.

Qualifications

• Must read, write, speak and follow directions in English.
• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience in food service or senior living preferred.

Responsibilities

• Greet residents, present menus, and explain daily options.
• Take and relay orders to kitchen for made-to-order meals.
• Serve meals and beverages promptly and courteously.
• Set up, decorate, and clear dining tables before, during, and after service.
• Follow health, safety, and sanitation regulations in dining areas.
• Adhere to dietary restrictions and special instructions.
• Communicate with Food Service Director and staff to ensure smooth meal delivery.
• Maintain table cleanliness and assist in dining area cleaning.
• Provide warm, respectful, and compassionate service to residents and families.
• Perform other related duties as requested.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Multitasking

Computer Skills

English Proficiency

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Tablet

Job description

Waiter

Pay: $16.50 Per Hour

BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance


• 401(K)


• Holiday Pay


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• Weekly Employee Appreciation Event – “Thankful Thursday”


• Monthly Gift Giveaways!!

ABOUT US:

Leisure Chateau is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive, team-focused environment. We believe great care starts with great people, which is why we invest in our employees through accessible leadership, recognition programs, and the resources they need to succeed.

If you're looking for a workplace where you'll be valued, supported, and able to make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to have you on our team.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Waiter is responsible for providing friendly, courteous, and efficient dining service to our residents and guests. This role involves presenting menus, explaining daily food options and meal choices, taking made-to-order meal requests back to the kitchen, and delivering freshly prepared meals promptly to residents. The Waiter ensures a pleasant dining experience while maintaining strict cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards in the dining area.

RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Greets residents, presents menus, and clearly explains daily menu options and special dietary choices.


• Accurately takes residents’ food and beverage orders and communicates them to the kitchen team so meals can be made to order.


• Serves meals and beverages to residents and guests in a timely, polite, and caring manner.


• Assists with setting up, decorating, and clearing dining room tables before, during, and after service.


• Follows all health, safety, and sanitary regulations in handling food, utensils, and dining area equipment.


• Follows individual dietary restrictions, modified diets, and special instructions as prescribed for residents.


• Communicates effectively with the Food Service Director, Cooks, and dietary staff to ensure smooth meal delivery.


• Maintains table cleanliness and assists in basic kitchen/dining room cleaning and sanitation duties as assigned.


• Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a warm, respectful, and compassionate atmosphere.


• Performs other related duties as requested.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL / VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to read, write, speak, and follow written and oral directions in the English language.


• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.


• Prior experience in food service, restaurant, or senior living/institutional dining preferred.

JOB SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong communication and customer service skills with a warm, resident-focused attitude.


• Basic knowledge of food safety, sanitation regulations, and safe serving practices.


• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment during meal hours.


• Basic computer or tablet skills (for order entry, if applicable).

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

• Interacts regularly and warmly with residents, families, visitors, and fellow team members.


• Carries out other dining room and dietary tasks as requested in situations where hands‑on participation is required.