Server

Experience Senior Living; North Port (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

STD/LTD

Life insurance

401k with employer matching

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Experience Senior Living is seeking a dining associate to deliver exceptional service in our community. You will assist with daily dining operations, set tables to ESL standards, and ensure residents and guests enjoy meals in a refined, friendly atmosphere.

The role emphasizes strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving to address resident needs and maintain high food-safety and service quality.

Qualifications

• Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills.
• Ability to resolve problems of dissatisfied customers and/or employees.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of customer service and promote a fine dining atmosphere.
• Work closely with the Director of Culinary Services and/or Executive Director to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs
• Set tables in accordance with ESL standards
• Serve residents and guests' beverages as requested
• Review daily menu with residents
• Take and deliver accurate meal orders to residents and guests
• Remove used or soiled plates, utensils, glasses, linen from the dining room as needed
• Adhere to Quality Enhancement standards and standard food safety practices
• Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals
• When applicable acquaint new residents with menus, seating, and dining options
• Clean and sanitize carpet, tables, chairs, condiment containers, and equipment used in the dining room
• Communicate resident likes and dislikes to Director of Culinary Services for menu planning purposes and resident satisfaction
• Create a strong sense of teamwork and cooperation among all staff
• Attend Pre-Meal stand up held for all dining and kitchen staff
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Problem solving

Job description

The Experience Senior Living Team is comprised of dynamic professionals that are fueled by their passion to empower people as they grow older to live life to the fullest. They are creators, architects, nurses, researchers, programmers, marketers, facilitators, developers, investors, and caregivers, all focused on making a positive impact on the lives of residents, their families and team members.

Shifts: Full Time & Part Time | Variable Days

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of customer service and promote a fine dining atmosphere.
• Work closely with the Director of Culinary Services and/or Executive Director to keep residents satisfied with food and dining programs
• Set tables in accordance with ESL standards
• Serve residents and guest's beverages as requested
• Review daily menu with residents
• Takes and delivers accurate meal orders to residents and guests
• Remove used or soiled plates, utensils, glasses, linen from the dining room as needed
• Adhere to Quality Enhancement standards and standard food safety practices
• Assist with preparation and execution of special events, banquets, and theme meals
• When applicable acquaint new residents with menus, seating, and dining options
• Clean and sanitize carpet, tables, chairs, condiment containers, and equipment used in the dining room
• Communicate resident likes and dislikes to Director of Culinary Services for menu planning purposes and resident satisfaction
• Create a strong sense of teamwork and cooperation among all staff
• Attend Pre-Meal stand up held for all dining and kitchen staff
• May perform other duties as needed and/or assigned

Requirements

• Basic reading, writing, and mathematical skills
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Able to resolve problems of dissatisfied customers and/or employees

Benefits

We offer a full benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, STD/LTD, life and voluntary life, 401k with employer matching, paid holidays, and up to 20 days PTO in the first three years.

Background Screening Requirement

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background screening in accordance with Florida law and company policy. Certain positions may require fingerprinting and Level 1 or Level 2 background screening. Applicants can review Florida care provider background screening requirements here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com