Restaurant Utility Worker

Distinctive Living; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision benefits

Paid Time Off

401k Retirement Plan & Life Insurance

Team Member Assistance Program

Job summary

Distinctive Living invites applications for a part-time Restaurant Utility Worker at Mira Vie, Clifton. You will support meal service, assist cooks, and help maintain a clean, safe dining environment during every shift, including weekends.

The role requires a High School Diploma and at least one year in food service or customer service, plus strong communication and organizational skills. We offer benefits and a collaborative team culture in a community-focused setting.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in food service or customer service.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to communicate verbally in person and over the phone.
• Strong personnel and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports the development of a positive customer service culture in the dining room under the direction of the Restaurant and Hospitality Manager or Director, Restaurant and Hospitality. Offers evaluation on the quality of service and develops systems to maximize the efficiency of meal delivery while maintaining a pleasant dining experience.
• Takes beverage and food orders, delivers food, clears, cleans, sanitizes, and resets tables. Makes every expected effort to maintain customer satisfaction. Resolves dining challenges with a customer before the conclusion of the meal service.
• Maintains a clean dining room. This includes all equipment, walls, tabletops and bases, and chairs. Linens are changed as needed. Tabletop condiments and salt and pepper shakers are kept clean. Washes and sanitizes dishware as required.
• Ensures they and any employees working with them work in a safe manner and that unsafe actions are managed. Compliant with Safety Committee Standards.
• Fosters teamwork with co-workers, shows initiative in overcoming obstacles, takes actions which assist others beyond job responsibilities, and has a positive impact on co-workers, residents, and visitors.
• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Customer service

Food service experience

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Welcome to Distinctive Living, we're seeking a Restaurant Utility Worker Part Time with every other weekend for our (Mira Vie, Clifton).

Here at Distinctive Living, we want our people to realize their full potential. We're passionate about personal and professional growth and will do everything we can to help you flourish. We deeply care about our team-members and partners and strive to provide a culture where people feel valued and inspired.

Under the direction of the Restaurant and Hospitality Manager or Director, Restaurant and Hospitality, the Restaurant Utility Worker is responsible for the quality-of-service delivery during meal service, compliance with special diets offered by the community, and for communicating with the management company on all appropriate matters. This position will assist with setting tables, bussing tables, washing dishes, assisting the cooks as needed, and completing cleaning duties.

Benefits when choosing a career with Distinctive:

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 401k Retirement Plan & Life Insurance
• Team Member Assistance Program

Responsibilities:

1. Supports the development of a positive customer service culture in the dining room under the direction of the Restaurant and Hospitality Manager or Director, Restaurant and Hospitality. Offers evaluation on the quality of service and develops systems to maximize the efficiency of meal delivery while maintaining a pleasant dining experience.
2. Takes beverage and food orders, delivers food, clears, cleans, sanitizes, and resets tables. Makes every expected effort to maintain customer satisfaction. Resolves dining challenges with a customer before the conclusion of the meal service.
3. Maintains a clean dining room. This includes all equipment, walls, tabletops and bases, and chairs. Linens are changed as needed. Tabletop condiments and salt and pepper shakers are kept clean. Washes and sanitizes dishware as required.
4. Ensures they and any employees working with them work in a safe manner and that unsafe actions are managed. Compliant with Safety Committee Standards.
5. Fosters teamwork with co-workers, shows initiative in overcoming obstacles, takes actions which assist others beyond job responsibilities, and has a positive impact on co-workers, residents, and visitors.
6. Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Required Skills and Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have one year of experience in food service or other customer service-related fields.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to communicate verbally in person and over the phone.
• Strong personnel and organizational skills.