Wait Staff

The Forest at Duke; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation based on experience

Low cost health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance paid 100%

403b retirement plan with generous match

Paid sick and vacation time

Employee wellness and recognition program

Job summary

The Forest at Duke in Durham, NC is seeking a Wait Staff member to support our mission of enhancing residents' healthy and purposeful lives. In this role, you will assist in dining service functions, serving meals and stocking dining areas.

We are looking for candidates with prior food service experience, strong communication skills, and a customer service focus. Join us to enjoy a beautiful campus, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in dietary, dining, and/or food service is highly preferred.
• Strong communication skills; able to communicate clearly and effectively in English.
• Can-do spirit and positive relationship building with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all dining service functions, including serving meals.
• Deliver to-go meals and stock the kitchen and dining rooms.

Skills

Prior experience in dietary, dining, and/or food service

Strong communication skills

Customer service focus

Strong time management skills

Team player

Job description

Come join The Forest as we strive to provide a best in class, caring community that fosters the independence of our residents by enhancing their ability to lead healthy, active, purposeful and secure lives. As a Wait Staff member, and a Forest Team Member, you’ll help support this mission by providing assistance in all dining service functions, such as serving meals in our three dining venues, delivering to-go meals, and stocking the kitchen and dining rooms.

What we're looking for in our next Team Member

• Prior experience in dietary, dining, and/or food service is highly preferred.
• Strong communication skills; able to communicate clearly and effectively in English.
• Can-do spirit; able to build positive relationships with residents, family members, and staff.
• Customer service focus; able to resolve conflict/issues without becoming emotional or defensive.
• Strong time management skills; able to organize and prioritize tasks to ensure timely completion.
• Team player; happy to help others when needed.

What you're looking for in your next Employer

• A beautiful campus and work environment filled with friendly people.
• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Low cost health insurance coverage (major medical, vision, dental, AD&D).*
• Life and disability insurance coverage paid 100% by The Forest.*
• 403b retirement plan with generous company match.*
• Paid sick and vacation time.*
• Employee wellness and recognition program.

and so much more!

If you’ve got what it takes to become one of our newest Team members, we want to hear from you! Please complete our online application now for immediate consideration.

The Forest at Duke is committed to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, sex, disability, religion, national origin, age, genetic information, gender, gender identity or any other class of unique or protected character.

*Available to full-time employees only.