Part Time Server - Assisted Living

La Posada Green Valley, AZ; Green Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Paid time off

401(k) match

Health insurance

Mileage incentive

On-site fitness center

Childcare discount

Scholarship program

Job summary

La Posada Green Valley in Green Valley, AZ, seeks friendly dining staff to prepare and serve foods and beverages for residents and deliver meals to tables. You will uphold quality standards and comply with health regulations while providing an exceptional dining experience.

We prioritize integrity, compassion, teamwork and superior resident service. No prior experience is required; basic computer skills help with ordering and checklists, with strong benefits and growth opportunities available.

Qualifications

• No prior experience necessary
• Basic computer skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Take orders from residents for food or beverages.
• Check with residents to ensure satisfaction and correct problems.
• Prepare food and condiments according to the production chart.
• Operate, clean, and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Stock service areas with supplies and keep areas clean.
• Present menus, explain items, and answer questions.
• Prepare meals and assist with room setup as needed.
• Escort residents to their tables and support service flow.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Integrity

Teamwork

Time management

Tools

Basic computer skills

Job description

Come Join Our Dynamic Team!

Are you looking for a way to advance your career? Are you motivated by making a difference in the lives of the people you serve? Do you value quality relationships, excellent customer service and integrity? If so, we want to meet you!

Why is La Posada the right place to expand your career?

• Excellent work/life balance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with company match
• Excellent health insurance
• Mileage incentive program if you live over 15 miles away
• Beautiful campus with free on-site fitness center
• Discount at Los Niños del Valle pre-school
• Scholarship program. Up to $2,500 per year after 6 months of service plus yearly opportunity for additional scholarship awards.

Take orders and serve food and beverages to residents. The primary function is to prepare and serve foods that meet or exceed La Posada quality standards, and to comply with all Federal and State requirements relating to quality assurance, food handling and kitchen sanitation while providing an exceptional dining experience for our residents. The Server is under the direct supervision of the Manager, Supervisor or assigned Lead.

Essential Functions

• Take orders from patrons for food or beverages
• Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems
• Prepares food and condiment items needed according to the daily production chart and other food activities
• Operates, cleans, and maintains kitchen equipment used in food preparation
• Maintains work, and storage areas including sweeping/mopping the kitchen floor, cleaning the walls/ceilings and other structures
• Checks for accuracy and separates orders for residents
• Delivers carts/trays to proper service location, and aids with room set‑up as needed
• Serve food or beverages to patrons, and prepare or serve specialty dishes at tables as required
• Remove dishes and glasses from tables or counters, and take them to kitchen for cleaning
• Present menus to patrons and answer questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request
• Inform customers of daily specials
• Clean tables or counters after patrons have finished dining
• Prepare hot, cold, and mixed drinks for patrons, and chill bottles of wine
• Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods
• Prepare tables for meals, including setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glassware
• Perform food preparation duties such as preparing salads, appetizers, and cold dishes, portioning desserts, and brewing coffee
• Stock service areas with supplies such as coffee, food, tableware, and linens
• Garnish and decorate dishes in preparation for serving
• Fill salt, pepper, sugar, cream, condiment, and napkin containers
• Escort customers to their tables
• Participates in additional duties as assigned, that are aligned with qualifications and can be reasonably expected to be completed with minimal orientation.

Competencies

• Communication – ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Organized - Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Experience

No prior experience necessary

Computer Skills

Basic computer skills are necessary.

If you believe you would be a good fit for this position and you live by the values of integrity, compassion, and respect for seniors and co-workers, then you may be the candidate we’re looking for!