Food Runner/Dining Room Server - Full Time

Watercrest Senior Living; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Watercrest Buena Vista in The Villages, FL is seeking a Food Runner/Dining Room Server to join our culinary team. You will greet residents and guests, deliver meals with care, and help maintain a warm, home-like dining atmosphere.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma and prior experience in upscale dining. A friendly, reliable team player who follows menus and safety guidelines is essential for excellent resident service.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in serving in an upscale dining environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver food orders to Residents quickly and accurately.
• Uphold sanitation and food safety principles.
• Bus tables by removing dirty dishes and trash.
• Assist setting up tables before service with utensils, napkins and decorations.
• Handle various impromptu requests from Residents.
• Assist residents with seating in the dining room.
• Greet residents when taking and serving meal selections.
• Ensure proper dining room setup and proper table setting.
• Knowledge of menu items and ability to explain preparation methods.
• Provide a high satisfactory level of customer service to promote a restaurant style dining atmosphere.

Skills

Effective communication

Customer service

Reliability and punctuality

Team player

Dietary needs understanding

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Full Time Manual Labor The Villages, FL, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 6901

A GREAT CAREER starts with a GREAT COMPANY!

• THE DIFFERENCE IS OUR PEOPLE . Our associates answer a calling to serve seniors and their families every day. We believe in continually investing in these servant hearts; we envision them to be our future servant-centered leaders.

We’ve achieved GREAT PLACE TO WORK status NINE YEARS IN A ROW .

• CAREER DEVELOPMENT . We reward our associates’ outstanding work and assist with career development to help fulfill their dreams!
• Faith Driven andMission-Centered. Our mission “To Welcome, To Care, To Serve” derives from four primary points of view (Purpose, Passion, Platform, and Potential) which inspire our associates to recognize and celebrate one another’s God-given gifts through service.
• Full Benefits Package & On-Demand Pay available!: This opportunity includes a full benefits package (including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with matching, tuition reimbursement, etc, as well as on-demand pay in between paychecks!

Watercrest Buena Vista is looking for a Food Runner/Dining Room Server to join their Culinary team! As a key member of the team, your warm smile and greeting will welcome our residents, associates, and guests into fully experiencing a Watercrest Culinary Experience, filled with the deliciousness of fine dining, as well as the comfort of a home-like environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Deliver food orders to Residents quickly and accurately
• Uphold sanitation and food safety principles
• Bus tables by removing dirty dishes and trash
• Ensure patrons have all the appropriate tableware they need to properly enjoy their food
• Assist setting up tables before service with appropriate utensils, napkins and decorations
• Handle various impromptu requests from Residents.
• Assist residents with seating in the dining room
• Greet residents when taking and serving meal selections
• Ensure proper dining room setup and proper table setting
• Knowledge of table clearing techniques during and after dining service
• Responsible for resetting table during and after dining service
• General duties include but are not limited to: cleaning, mopping, sweeping, and dusting the kitchen and dining room
• Ensures proper garbage and trash removal
• Complete side work: napkin folding, stocking and cleaning wait station, refilling condiments
• Understand menu items and ability to explain preparation methods
• Provide a high satisfactory level of customer service to promote a restaurant style dining atmosphere
• Knowledge of individual diet needs as prescribed by physician
• Ensure all meals delivered are garnished
• Reports to the Cook or Executive Chef any equipment and supplies that are needed
• Ensures the proper use of equipment and supplies and upholds cleaning and safety standards

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, team members, residents, family members, vendors, referral sources and outside contacts
• Able to make independent decisions
• Must be able to communicate a warm, friendly and caring manner
• Must be able to follow recipes and menus
• Must fully understand the importance of reliability and timeliness
• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:

• High School Graduate or equivalent

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Experience in serving in an upscale dining environment is preferred