Dining Server Part-time

Monarch Communities; Cedar Land (CT); On-site; USD 23,419 - 24,796; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedule

On the job training

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Free Parking

Job summary

Monarch Communities in Southbury, CT, is seeking a friendly Dining Server to support residents with meals, take orders, and create a pleasant dining experience. This part-time role offers weekend and evening schedules in a compassionate senior living environment.

You will help set up dining areas, assist with beverages and desserts, respect dietary restrictions, and collaborate with the Dining Room Manager on special events. Prior hospitality experience and comfort with seniors are preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred/GED accepted.
• Minimum of two years’ experience preferred in fine dining hospitality and/or full service senior living.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Experience working with seniors.

Responsibilities

• Assist Dining Room Manager with special projects as assigned.
• Take residents’ dining orders in a friendly and attentive disposition.
• Learn and retain residents’ names, special requests, and dietary restrictions.
• Ensure dining room is set up with items needed for service (silverware, napkins, menus, etc.).
• Assist with cleaning and sanitizing the dining room, menus, kitchen, and serving stations.
• Assist with preparation of beverages, snacks, desserts, salads, and condiments.
• Assist residents with any special dining requests.
• Ensure residents are accounted for during each meal and document attendance.
• Assist with special events and in-service training.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and local regulations and community policies.
• Other duties including assisting staff, creating schedules, and guest relations.

Skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Seniors experience

Problem-solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Employment Category: Regular Part Time - Scheduled less Than 30 at Least 22.5 Per Week
• Compensation: USD 17 - USD 18 - hourly

Company Description

An exclusive senior living destination in Southbury, CT. The heart of Monarch Communitiesis wellness. The belief that the built environment can transform lives by creating spaces that inspire our residents, staff, and guests to live healthier, stronger, and more fulfilling lives is the catalyst behind Monarch's architecture. In every aspect of our communities, Monarch prioritizes the health of our residents and staff by providing an environment specifically designed around wellness. Monarch creates a place where residents and staff can be nourished in spirit, body, and mind.

Job Description

The Dining Server will provide excellent customer service to our residents.Take resident orders, serving meals, providing assistance, and creating a pleasant dining experience for the resident.

Schedules:

• Salary Range:$17:00- 18:00 Hourly
• Part-time:weekends and evenings

Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist the Dining Room Manager with special projects as assigned
• Take residents’ dining orders in a friendly and attentive disposition
• Learn and retain residents’ names, special requests, and dietary restrictions
• Ensure dining room is set up, all items needed for service are readily available (silverware, napkins, menus, salt/pepper shakers, etc.)
• Assist with cleaning and sanitizing the dining room, menus, kitchen, serving stations, and other areas as directed
• Assist with preparation of beverages, snacks, desserts, salads, and condiments for service
• Assist residents with any special dining requests
• Ensure all residents are accounted for during each meal, and completing documentation of their attendance
• Assist with special events
• Participates in and attends all in-service training as scheduled
• Ensures compliance with all Federal, State, and local regulations, as well as community policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned includingassisting staff, creating schedules, organizing side work, andguest relations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred/GED accepted
• Minimum of two years’ experience preferred in fine dining hospitality and/or full service senior living
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision making skills
• Experience working with seniors

Physical Abilities

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate is often required to stand, walk, sit, use fine and gross motor skills, reach with hands and arms, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, hear, and smell.
• An individual in this position will be required to lift or carry weight in up to 50 lbs. Intermittent physical activity includes lifting and supporting residents. The associate must use proper body mechanics.

Additional Information

Benefits Offered (for Part-Time Employees):

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Flexible Schedule
• On the job training
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free Parking

Other Compensation Programs:

• Employee Referral Bonus
• Resident Referral Bonus

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Monarch Communities and Brandywine Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer.