Wait Staff

Kendal at Oberlin; Oberlin (OH); On-site; USD 16,531 - 20,664; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal Opportunity Employment

Flexible hours

Job summary

Kendal at Oberlin is looking for caring, customer-focused individuals for Waitstaff positions. This role involves serving residents and guests, assisting in food preparation, and ensuring cleanliness in the dining areas.

The ideal candidate must have a cheerful demeanor, be able to lift up to 25 pounds, and stand most of the shift. Barista experience is highly desired. Flexible hours include both days and evenings, providing an enriching work environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read, write, and comprehend English.
• Cheerful demeanor is essential.
• Clean, neat work appearance required.

Responsibilities

• Wait on residents and guests in dining areas.
• Assist in food preparation and sanitation.
• Replenish food and supplies throughout meal service.

Skills

Customer service

Food handling techniques

Barista experience

Ability to lift 25 pounds

Good posture and standing

Job description

Kendal at Oberlin is a full‑service life plan community, which primarily serves older adults in the Quaker tradition. Residents are assured a lifetime of healthcare including short‑ and long‑term nursing services, memory care and assisted living. Equally important, residents enjoy an independent, enriching living experience.

Kendal at Oberlin's Dining Services team is currently seeking caring, customer focused individuals for Waitstaff positions. Our Waitstaff are responsible to wait on residents and guests in the dining areas of Kendal at Oberlin. This very important role assists in the food preparation as well as sanitation of the department as needed. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Being familiar with all menu items for meal service: garnishes, the fresh fruits available, ingredients in food to answer residents' questions.
• Using proper serving and food handling techniques.
• Replenishing food and supplies throughout meal service.
• Serving food and beverages to all customers using proper portions.
• Having all items needed for meal service set up before doors open.
• Preparing coffee and hot water as needed throughout the meal service.
• Vacuuming assigned areas of dining areas.
• Thoroughly cleaning and sanitizing tables, chairs and countertops.

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be able to read, write and comprehend English.
• Barista experience highly desired.
• Must have a cheerful demeanor.
• Must have clean, neat work appearance.
• Ability to lift weights of up to 25 pounds.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk most of the shift.

Variable Day and Evening hours.

Behaviors

• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

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