Part-Time Server

Westpark Village; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Westpark Village in Billings, MT seeks a Server to deliver Platinum Service with residents and guests during meals, ensuring a welcoming dining experience and accuracy with orders.

You will set up dining areas, refill beverages, follow sanitation rules, and assist with special events. Prior food service or hospitality experience is preferred; must meet state and federal requirements.

Qualifications

• Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
• Deal tactfully with residents, family members and staff.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members and residents.
• Must meet state and federal requirements for this position; food service experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Serve food in accordance with portion control procedures.
• Distribute and collect menus; take meal orders and serve food and beverages.
• Follow sanitary regulations at all times and provide Platinum Service with each dining experience.
• Set up dining room, assist residents with opening containers, and pour beverages.
• Prepare and deliver snacks for events and bus tables as needed.
• Support other dining rooms during events and activities.

Skills

Independent decision making

Effective communication

Customer service

Ability to work with elderly residents

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Westpark Village has served the Billings community since 1986. Here, team members serve a range of lifestyles and care levels, including independent living, assisted Living, memory care, and respite care. We take pride in delivering Platinum Service® , our commitment to put residents and their families at the heart of everything we do. Join our team and come see why our team members consistently place Westpark Village above other communities as a great place to work.
Enjoy the total rewards of competitive pay plus benefits centered on you while performing meaningful work.

The Server plays an integral role in the success of our team, our community and creating a place our residents are proud to call home. The primary purpose of this position is to provide residents and guests with the best possible dining experience and deliver Platinum Service® with each interaction.

Essential Job Functions

• Serve meals that are palatable and appetizing in appearance.
• Serve food in accordance with established portion control procedures.
• Distribute and collect menus as necessary.
• Take meal orders, serve food and beverages, and answer questions regarding the menu.
• Follow sanitary regulations at all times.
• Provide Platinum Service with each dining experience.
• Set up meal trays, food carts and set up the dining room with utensils, salt and pepper, napkins, and clean common areas prior and after meals are served.
• Pour hot and cold beverages for residents. Assist residents with opening their containers and condiments as needed. Pay special attention to resident and guest needs while they are enjoying their dining experience.
• Prepare and deliver snacks to special events and parties hosted at the community.
• Bus tables during and after the meals.
• Provide support services to other dining rooms, during events and activities as needed.
• Clean dining room area according to the cleaning schedules and assignments.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Critical Skills

• Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
• Deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel, and the public.
• Capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
• Communicate in a manner that is sufficient for effective communication with supervisors, team members, residents, and families.

Education and Experience

• Must meet all applicable state and federal requirements for this position.
• Food service and/or hospitality experience preferred

Supervisory Responsibility

This position does not have direct reports or supervisory requirements.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Tasks assigned to this position may involve potential and/or direct exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals.

Physical Requirements - The Physical activities of this position involve:

• Must be able to frequently lift/carry 30 lbs. and occasionally lift/carry 50 lbs. at times
• Must be able to frequently push/pull up to 30 lbs. and occasionally push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Reaching at or below the shoulder
• Frequently standing or walking

Cognitive Requirements - The Cognitive activities with or without prosthetics of this position are:

• Executes tasks independently
• Ability to express yourself clearly and effectively

Environmental Requirements - An individual in this position may be exposed to:

• May be exposed to heat from kitchen equipment and cold from kitchen freezer

Other Requirements -

• n/a

Platinum Service ® is characterized by a high level of responsiveness delivered in a flawless, timely and caring way. Employees commit to providing courteous, responsive, and quality service to our residents by following the principles of our Platinum Service® program.

Conclusion

All employees are expected to follow all policies and procedures. These policies and procedures can be found in the employee handbook, department policy and procedure manuals and with your supervisor. This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the position and it is not intended to be an exhaustive list of skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

Acknowledgement

I understand this job description and its requirements, and that I am expected to complete all job-related duties as assigned. I understand the essential functions may be altered from time to time.

By signing below, I acknowledge I am able to perform the essential functions of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation. If I require a reasonable accommodation, I will inform the recruiter/hiring manager, my manager, or Human Resources and agree to participate in the interactive process to discuss possible accommodations.

This company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, race, color, veteran status, religion, sex, national origin or other protected statuses.