Server (Dining Services Associate)

Cascade Living Group; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Wages

Career Pathways

Health Insurance (for those eligible)

Voluntary Benefits (Disability, Acc.,

Job summary

Work with the dining room manager to identify dietary needs and deliver meals, while maintaining cleanliness, time management and teamwork. We offer competitive wages, flexible shifts, benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Identify dietary needs and develop appropriate dietary plans.
• Hold current first aid and food handler or Serve Safe certification.
• Be compassionate and professional with residents and families.
• Excellent communication with staff, residents, families.
• Active listening and respectful interactions.
• Strong customer service and problem solving.
• Reliable, on-time attendance.
• Flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dining room for meals and complete pre-meal procedures.
• Fill resident requests and transport service trays to units.
• Establish relationships with residents, families and staff.
• Understand menus and ingredients before service.
• Demonstrate time management and organizational skills.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen and dining room.
• Work as a team to meet management goals.
• Promote Cascade Living's mission and values.

Skills

Dietary planning

First aid certification

Food handler certification

Compassionate

Effective communication

Active listening

Customer service

Reliability

Flexible hours

Team player

Time management

Job description

As a Server (Dining Services Associate) with Cascades of Bend, you’re responsible for creating a safe, comfortable and pleasant dining experience for our seniors. Unlike other serving positions in hospitality (restaurants, hotels, resorts), in this role you’ll have the opportunity to build life-long relationships serving our residents the nutritious meals that keep them thriving every day.

What we look for in a Server (Dining Services Associate):

• Work with the dining room manager to identify dietary needs and develop appropriate dietary plans

• Must possess current first aid certification and a current food handler’s or serve safe certification

• Compassionate individuals who will represent our community in a positive and professional manner

• Effective communicator who connects with staff, residents and their families

• Demonstrate active listening techniques, gain support by treating others with dignity and respect

• Strong customer service skills with ability to problem solve

• Ownership attitude who is able to stay focused despite interruptions throughout the day

• Reliable transportation and dependable when it comes to showing up on time

• Ability to work flexible hours to include evenings and weekends

What you can expect to do as a Server (Dining Services Associate):

• Prepare dining room for all meals, completing the pre-meal procedures

• Fill resident food requests, transport food to dining room or deliver service trays to resident’s units

• Establish effective relationships with residents, family members and staff

• Use proper tasting techniques to understand the flavor of all entrees and have knowledge of their ingredients, prior to meal service

• Demonstrate organizational skills around time management

• Ability to understand menus and answer questions that might arise

• Ensure cleanliness in both kitchen and dining room

• Actively participates as a member of a team and is committed to working toward goals set by management

• Promote the mission, values and beliefs of Cascade Living

$18.00 - $20.00/hour
*Depending on Experience

Job Type:

• Full Time & Part Time Openings

• Various Shifts Available

• Weekend Availability Required

Cascade Living Group Benefit Offerings:

• Competitive Wages

• Career Pathways

• Health Insurance (for those eligible)

• Voluntary Benefits (Disability, Accident, Life)

• Flexible Pet Insurance for cats and dogs

• 401k (with company match)

• Payroll advances on earned wages

• Perks at Work Discount Program

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Education Assistance

• Longevity Bonuses

Cascade Living is committed to the quality of life around us as individuals and as a company. You'll find that we're different as our focus is to create a culture of wellness and purposeful living for both residents and employees alike. This is why our motto is:

The Difference Between Living and Living Well...

Cascades of Bend (Assisted Living and Memory Care) provides care for residents and their families coming from all over the region. We invite you to learn more about us at:

https://www.cascadeliving.com/community/cascades-of-bend/

Cascade Living Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All offers of employment are conditioned on passing a background check.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability during the application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at 360-979-0149 or [e-mail].