Server Part-Time/Casual hours

Episcopal-Seniorlife-Communities; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Episcopal SeniorLife Communities is seeking a part-time Waitstaff member for dining room and Bistro service in Rochester, NY. Typical shifts include Wed, Fri, Sat and Sun, with 3:30 pm–8:00 pm on weekdays and a 10:30 am–3:00 pm Sunday window.

The role focuses on friendly, professional service and accurate order handling. Responsibilities include pre-service and post-service checklists, greeting guests, taking orders, operating the POS system, handling payments, and ensuring a positive dining

Qualifications

• Six months food service experience preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Demonstrated organizational and communication skills with a friendly, positive attitude.
• Ability to interact courteously and tactfully with residents, staff, visitors and the general public.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-service checklist to ensure readiness to open.
• Attend daily meetings to understand menu items and prep methods.
• May prepare and deliver room service for residents.
• Greet guests and introduce yourself to them.
• Provide guests with food, bread and water.
• Take and deliver orders to tables with accuracy.
• Use the POS system correctly and process payments.
• Be attentive to guest needs for a positive dining experience.
• Clear tables and reset for the next service.
• Attend service staff meetings and read communications.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Friendly attitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS system

Job description

Episcopal SeniorLife Communities Mission:

We provide high quality services from skilled nursing and restorative care to housing, assisted living and community-based wellness programs. We are committed to meeting each individual’s needs, in a culturally competent manner, supporting family and loved ones through transitions, and fulfilling our pledge…Life. Inspired Every Day.

Server Part-Time/Casual Hours - Primary need Wed, Fri, Sat & Sun

3:30 pm to 8:00 pm Monday through Saturday

10:30 am to 3:00 pm Sunday

Pay Rate: $17.00 per hour

The Waitstaff position performs table service for dining room and Bistro. This position serves food in a friendly, professional and efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Perform pre-service checklist to ensure readiness to open.
• Attend daily touchdown meetings prior to service to understand the menu items and preparation methods.
• May prepare and deliver room service for residents.
• Greet your guests and introduce yourself to them.
• Provide your guests with dinner rolls and ice water.
• Take and deliver food orders to table(s), ensuring accuracy.
• Fully understand the Point of Sales system and ticket calling procedure, ensuring accuracy.
• Properly process guest payments accordingly utilizing our point of sales system.
• Being attentive to guests wants and requests to ensure a positive dining experience.
• Clear all soiled items from the table and re-set the table.
• Perform post-service checklist to ensure readiness to open for the next day.
• Attend all required service staff meetings to address problems, concerns or plans.
• Read all literature, memos concerning changes or other necessary information.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Six months food service experience preferred but not required.
• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Demonstrated, organizational and communication skills and have a friendly and positive attitude.
• Ability to interact courteously and tactfully with staff, residents, family members, visitors, vendors and the general public.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Performing duties of this job requires prolonged standing and routine walking in and around the kitchen and dining area. Must be able to occasionally lift loads of 30 pounds and routinely lift 25 pounds without assistance and the ability to sit, talk, and hear is required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Episcopal SeniorLife Communities is an Equal Opportunity Employer.