Server - Full Time

Magnolia Gardens Senior Living; Cottage Grove (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Magnolia Gardens Senior Living in Cottage Grove, OR is seeking a Full Time Server to assist residents during mealtimes. You will take orders, serve meals, and provide friendly, attentive service that enhances the dining experience while respecting dietary restrictions.

The role emphasizes teamwork with culinary staff, knowledge of menu items and portions, adherence to food safety guidelines, and calm, compassionate handling of residents and requests.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in a similar facility or food service preferred.
• Able to communicate effectively with residents and staff.
• Knowledge of basic food safety and sanitation principles.
• Ability to remain calm and compassionate in challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Take meal orders accurately while considering dietary restrictions.
• Serve meals promptly and courteously, provide refills as requested.
• Greet residents and assist to tables, ensuring timely service.
• Coordinate with culinary staff to ensure efficient meal service.
• Provide friendly, attentive service to enhance dining experiences.
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Assist with special events or dining activities as needed.

Skills

Communication

Menu knowledge

Food safety

Customer service

Problem-solving

Infection control

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: ISF Magnolia Gardens Senior Living - Cottage Grove, OR, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $17.00 - $17.50, Job Shift: Any, POSITION SUMMARY

The Server is responsible for assisting residents during mealtimes by taking orders, serving meals, and providing friendly and attentive service to enhance the dining experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Include but are not limited to the following:

• Take meal orders accurately while considering their dietary restrictions and preferences.
• Serve meals promptly and courteously, provide refills as requested.
• Help residents as required by greeting, assisting them to their tables, serving meals and beverages promptly.
• Communicate effectively with all other culinary staff to coordinate meal service efficiently.
• Provide friendly and attentive service to enhance the dining experience.
• Maintain knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and portion sizes to answer resident questions accurately.
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Assist with special events or other dining activities as needed.
• Supervisory Responsibility: None.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

Prior experience in similar facility or food service preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Communicate effectively with all other culinary staff to coordinate meal service efficiently.
• Maintain knowledge of menu items, ingredients, and portion sizes to answer resident questions accurately.
• Having positive and effective communication skills with residents and culinary team.
• Address any resident concerns or special requests promptly and courteously, ensuring their needs are met with care and attention.
• Provide friendly and attentive service to enhance the dining experience.
• Follow food safety and sanitation guidelines.
• Familiarity with safety protocols and infection control measures.
• Understanding of basic food safety and sanitation principles.
• Capability to remain calm and compassionate in challenging situations.
• Problem-solving abilities to promptly address concerns or complaints, with the ability to quickly pivot from one task to the next.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills, with the ability to foster positive relationships.