Part Time - Private Dining Room Attendant / Server

The Glen Retirement; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay-rates

403 (b) Retirement Plan

Job summary

A Life Plan Community is seeking a motivated Private Dining Room Attendant in Shreveport, Louisiana. This on-call PRN position requires previous server experience and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include greeting guests, taking orders, and providing quality food service in a high-energy environment. Candidates must possess basic cooking skills and organizational abilities. A strong emphasis is placed on maintaining a positive dining experience for residents. Competitive pay and benefit package available.

Qualifications

• Experience as a dining room attendant or server preferred.
• Must have excellent oral communication skills.
• Completion of ServeSafe course upon hire.
• People-oriented with excellent oral communication.
• Proficient with POS systems and basic computer tasks.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to read, speak, and write English.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality food service to residents and guests.
• Greet guests and present them with the menu.
• Take food and beverage orders.
• Take orders using POS system.
• Process payments and issue receipts.
• Bus tables and maintain cleanliness.
• Assist kitchen staff for smooth operation.
• Close shift on POS terminal.
• Respond to guest requests and dietary restrictions.
• Stock dining room and assist with Take-Out tasks.
• Follow grooming and appearance standards.

Skills

Oral communication skills

Ability to work with a diverse group of people

Organizational skills

Time-management skills

Basic cooking skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ServeSafe certification

Tools

Point-of-Sale system

Job description

The Glen is seeking a highly motivated team member

to join our Culinary Team as a Private Dining Room Attendant

The Glen, a Life Plan Community is seeking an on-call PRN experienced server for our new Independent Living community. For us, it is about working with individuals who agree that the dining experience should always be a positive one for the residents of The Glen.

Why Choose The Glen:

Our Management Team and Board of Directors work to honor the rich history of The Glen, and ensure that The Glen remains at the forefront of our industry and a vital part of the local community for over 125 years.

We are an organization culture focusing on “resident directed” philosophy that caters to each resident's individuality by respecting their choices, preserving their dignity and giving them every opportunity to live a purposeful life.

We focus on developing and fostering close ties. Team members build relationships among themselves and the residents they serve. The Glen places emphasis on the value of connection.

Position: Private Dining Room Attendant

Shift: 2:00 P.M. - 7:00 pm (To work 3 to 4 nights a week) Tuesday, Wednesday & Saturday (flexibility is possible)

Essential Functions:

Responsible for providing quality food service to residents and guests under sanitary conditions and for providing assistance in all dietary functions as directed in accordance with established dietary policies and procedures.

Qualifications/Requirements:

High school or equivalent preferred

Previous dining room attendant or server experience and/or training preferred

Completion of ServeSafe course upon hire.

Must be a people-oriented individual, have excellent oral communication skills, and the ability to work with a diverse group of people.

Computer skills appropriate to job tasks include Point-of-Sale system

Organizational and time-management skills

Ability to read, speak, write, and follow oral and written instructions

Server Duties and Responsibilities

Greets guests and presents them with the menu

Informs guests about the special items for the day and menu changes if any

Suggest food and beverages to the guest

Take food and beverage orders from the guest on the order taking pads or on the handheld Point of sale (POS) system

Obtaining revenues, issuing receipts, accepting payments

Performing cleaning tasks as needed or directed by supervisor.

Filling in for absent staff as needed

Punch the order on the POS machine and make sure to enter the special requirements made by the guest while ordering the food; (example – no garlic, less spicy, without egg, etc.)

Communicate to the guest and provide assistance with their queries

Coordinate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth operation and resident/guest satisfaction

Serve food and beverage to the guest as per the course of order

Observes guests and ensure their satisfaction with the food and service

Promptly respond to guest with any additional request

Bus tables when guests leave.

Maintaining proper dining experience, delivering items, fulfilling customer needs, offering desserts and drinks, removing courses, replenishing utensils, refilling glasses

Adhere to grooming and appearance standards consistently

Must have some familiarity with basic cooking skills; (example – salad preparation, dessert plating, etc.)

Assist with stocking and maintain the dining room par stock levels and side station

Help other areas of the restaurant such as answering telephones and completing financial transactions for the Take-Out

Close the shift on the POS terminal

Other duties assigned by supervisor or manager including but not limited to this list

Mathematical Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Physical Demands:

Must be able to perform in a high-traffic, high-energy environment.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds; pull, push up to 90 pounds.

Finger and hand dexterity to operate small equipment and perform job tasks.

Significant stooping, bending, standing, walking

Works in warm, humid environment with exposure to sudden temperature changes when entering the freezer or walk-in

Benefit Package:

Competitive pay-rates

403 (b) Retirement Plan