Full Time Waitstaff / Server Positions Available

Lanterncrestseniorlivingsantee; Santee (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Lantern Crest Senior Living is seeking a Server to join their Food Service Team in Santee, CA. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong customer service attitude and flexibility in scheduling. This position involves various dining service responsibilities including table preparation, customer interaction, and maintaining a pleasant dining environment. Join a team committed to enhancing the lives of residents with excellent service and care.

Benefits

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Gym Membership Discounts

Retirement Savings Plan (401k)

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age required.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a cook or related role.
• Ability to understand and communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tables and manage table bookings for dining service.
• Deliver food and drinks to customers while ensuring an excellent dining experience.
• Perform basic cleaning tasks and assist in special events.

Skills

Customer service attitude

Effective communication

Basic arithmetic

Independent decision making

Education

High school education or equivalent

Job description

Lantern Crest Senior Living, Santee's premier Independent Living, assisted living, and memory care community for seniors, is looking for a Server to add to its Food Service Team. Our ideal candidate has a "can do!" customer service attitude and flexible work hours.

Since our beginning in 2012, Lantern Crest Senior Living has remained fully committed to its Mission -- to ensure a vibrant, fulfilling, and dignified life for each of our Residents by delivering amenities tailored to their specific wants and needs.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following duties are normal for this position. These are not exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Prepares the tables, laying out napkins and utensils, making sure the condiments are refilled, performing all other preparation tasks.
• Staying updated on current menu choices, specialties, and menu deviations, knowing if the kitchen staff is running out of any items...etc.
• Handle the table bookings, direct customers to their tables, present menus, suggest dishes, assist in drink selection, inform customers about food preparation details, and communicate specific customer needs to the cooks.
• Maintaining proper dining experience, delivering items, fulfilling customer needs, offering desserts and drinks, removing courses, replenishing utensils, refilling glasses.
• Prepare mixed drinks for service to your customers' table.
• Properly open and pour wine at the tableside.
• Obtaining revenues, issuing receipts, and accepting payments.
• Performing basic cleaning tasks as needed or directed by the supervisor.
• Filling in for absent staff as needed.
• Assisting with special events as needed.
• Greet all guests and owners warmly with an appropriate greeting.
• Adhere to grooming and appearance standards consistently.
• Understands and can communicate products and services available in the community.
• Meals are all-inclusive for our Residents, cash is not handled. No tips are given.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Education: High school education or equivalent.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively, and perform simple arithmetic
• Ability to understand measurements and conversions
• A minimum of one year of experience as a cook in a hotel, restaurant, club, or similar institution
• Ability to plan and organize work, to interpret instructions, recipes, specifications, and standards
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment
• Flexibility with schedule, including the ability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Reasoning Skills: Ability to make independent decisions with work without supervision.
• Oral/Written Communication Skills: Ability to interact tactfully with residents and family members, staff, and the general public. Ability to make decisions in stressful situations. Exceptional listener and communicator who effectively conveys information verbally and in writing. Ability to make warm, positive connections with residents, families, vendors, and team members is a must.
• Good physical health is verified by a health screening, including a tuberculosis screening byintradermal test or chest x-ray prior to employment.Other (As required by Title 22): Employee must pass a criminal record clearance before beginning work in the community
• Lantern Crest Senior Living is an EOE-(Equal Opportunity Employer) and drug-free workplace.

We know this wouldn’t be possible without our Team of Talented and Compassionate Employees who make a lasting difference in our Residents’ lives every day. That is why Lantern Crest is dedicated to providing a fun, rewarding work environment for our valuable Employees, with Opportunities for Advancement and Excellent Benefits, including:

Healthcare

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Gym Membership Discounts

Financial

• Retirement Savings Plan (401k)
• Health Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Accident Insurance

Personal

• Paid Time Off and Bereavement Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for Employees and their Dependents

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.