Dining Server - PRN/On-Call

Westminster at Lake Ridge; Lake Ridge (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite CPR Training

Well-being Model

Training and Growth Opportunities

Free Pool & Fitness Center

Tickets to Work

Job summary

Westminster at Lake Ridge is seeking PRN/on-call dining servers to provide table service in its senior living community in Lake Ridge, VA. The role emphasizes friendly resident interaction, accurate order taking, and teamwork to maintain dining room operations.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED and 6 months to 1 year of dining room experience, plus knowledge of sanitation and Meal Tracker.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; six months to one year of dining room service experience or equivalent.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions; strong verbal and written communication skills; customer service focus.
• Knowledge of sanitation and cleaning methods; proficient in meal service operations; familiarity with Meal Tracker software.

Responsibilities

• Set up dining room tables and banquet spaces in accordance with standards.
• Greet residents and guests; take orders and relay to kitchen or bar as needed.
• Enter orders into the computer system; prepare drinks and serve meals.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of dining areas; assist with clearing tables and resetting spaces.

Skills

Customer service

Verbal and written communication

Sanitation knowledge

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Meal Tracker

Job description

We're looking for PRN/On-Call dining servers for our Senior Living Community in Lake Ridge, VA

Wage Rate

$12.77 to $17.62 commensurate with experience

On-Call

• Onsite CPR Training
• Well-being Model
• Certified Dementia Practitioner Training*
• Free Use of Community Pool and Fitness Center
• Training and Growth Opportunities
• Tickets to Work
• *Available for select employees

About Westminster at Lake Ridge

Westminster at Lake Ridge is a premier Continuing Care Retirement Community serving older adults in three levels of service: Independent Living, Assisted Living, and a Health Center. Our team of roughly 270 total employees serves a population of over 400 total residents on 62 acres that back up to the Occoquan reservoir. Westminster at Lake Ridge is certified as a Great Place to Work. We are CARF Certified, and Sage certified.

Job Summary

This position is responsible for table service in the Community dining rooms.

Job Requirements

High school diploma or general education degree (GED), six months to one year of dining room service required; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Incumbent should be able to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form, possess high-quality verbal and written communication ability, strong customer service skills, and be knowledgeable of sanitation and cleaning methods. Must be proficient in the operation of the computer application Meal Tracker.

Key Responsibilities

• Room Set Up
• Assists with table and chair set up of the Dining Room and additional banquet rooms.
• Completes daily set up procedures for dining room to include table, chair, linen, cutlery, glasses and place settings.
• Ensure all tables and chairs are set according to Dining Room manager standards.
• Assists with buffet and tray set up of dining room and ensures all utensils, holders, etc. are available and ready for use.
• Retrieves tables and chairs from Dining Room storage with the assistance of other servers to use during Buffet set up.
• Begins shift by checking assigned tables to ensure all tables are set up and ready for mealtime.
• Set up food serving lines within the various dining rooms to ensure on time meal service.
• Service Functions
• Greets residents, visitors and staff in a professional and courteous manner to ensure the individual is promptly served during mealtime.
• Greets residents and other diners as they enter the Dining Room within 3 minutes of arrival.
• Advises residents and visitors on the menu and drinks or appropriate combination. Takes order of the table in a timely manner and enters order into the computer system.
• Prepares drinks as requested by the diners.
• Checks on diners to ensure all food and service meet their expectations. Directs any issues to the Dining Room Manager and follows up as necessary.
• Ensures that residents are correctly entered into the computer for appropriate charging.
• Buses and set designated tables as appropriate and refills condiments when necessary.
• Pick up and push all hot food cabinets, salads, desserts, beverages, etc., that is needed for meal service. Deliver all required food items from the kitchen to the various assigned dining rooms (i.e. assisted living, independent living and health care center floors).
• Maintain and ensure all dietary restrictions procedures are followed in accordance with company policy and guidelines.
• May be assigned to assist in the Café as needed which would require handling and exchange of monies. May have to close cash registry.
• Cleaning and Sanitation
• Performs cleaning and sanitation of the Dining Room to ensure compliance with all federal and state health regulations.
• Clear all dishes, cutlery, and glasses from table after diners have left. Sends all dirty dishes etc., to the dishwasher for cleaning. Ensures that all linen, silverware, glassware and dishware storage area are cleaned and organized daily or as needed.
• Ensure the ice cream freezer is clean and organized daily.
• Ensures the coffee, tea, juice machines are cleaned daily.
• Assists other Dining Room servers with cleaning as requested by Dining Room Manager.
• Maintain various workstations within the dining room and pantries to ensure sanitation and cleanliness.

EEO Statement

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