Wait Staff

Fairhaven; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Retirement Plan

Seven Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Discounted Employee Lunches

Job summary

Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center in Rockford, IL seeks reliable Wait Staff to support our Dining Services team and deliver excellent hospitality to residents and guests. You will serve meals, maintain a clean dining environment, and assist with dishwashing and food service tasks, while respecting resident privacy and safety procedures.

This role offers full- and part-time schedules with morning and evening shifts; starting pay is $15.00–$15.45 per hour, with benefits for full-time staff and

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and perform physical tasks during a shift.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow directions.
• Friendly communication and ability to work with residents and coworkers.
• Comfortable working in a Christian retirement community.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Serve meals to residents and guests.
• Follow dietary requirements when serving food.
• Set up, deliver, and collect meal trays.
• Set and clear dining room tables.
• Wash dishes and clean kitchen and dining equipment.
• Clean tables, chairs, and dining room floors after meals.
• Complete daily cleaning checklists.
• Protect resident privacy and follow HIPAA regulations.
• Build positive relationships with residents and coworkers.
• Follow sanitation and safety procedures.
• Report concerns involving resident safety, abuse, neglect, or resident rights.

Skills

Lifting up to 30 pounds

Read and follow directions

Friendly communication

Teamwork

Christian retirement community

Job description

Description

Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center is looking for reliable and compassionate Wait Staff to support our Dining Services team. Responsibilities include serving meals, maintaining a clean and safe dining environment, and assisting with dishwashing and food service tasks. This position is ideal for individuals who enjoy working with seniors and take pride in delivering outstanding service and hospitality

Responsibilities

• Serve meals to residents and guests.
• Understand and follow special dietary requirements when serving food.
• Set up, deliver, and collect meal trays.
• Set and clear dining room tables.
• Wash dishes and clean kitchen and dining equipment.
• Clean tables, chairs, and dining room floors after meals.
• Complete daily cleaning checklists.
• Protect resident privacy and follow HIPAA regulations.
• Build positive relationships with residents and coworkers.
• Follow sanitation, infection control, and safety procedures.
• Report any concerns involving resident safety, abuse, neglect, or resident rights.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and perform physical tasks such as standing, walking, bending, reaching, pushing, and pulling throughout a shift.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow directions.
• Friendly communication skills and the ability to work well with residents and coworkers.
• Comfortable working in a Christian retirement community.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Work Environment

• Kitchen and dining room settings.
• Exposure to hot water, steam, food service equipment, and busy meal-time activity.

Pay

Starting Pay: $15.00 - $15.45 per hour

Available Schedules

Full-Time

• 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM
• Weekdays and weekends

Part-Time

• 15 to 20 hours per week
• 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM
• Weekdays and weekends

Benefits

Full-Time Employees (30+ hours/week)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Optional Life Insurance
• Optional Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Seven Paid Holidays
• Paid Birthday Recognition Day
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Discounted Employee Lunches

Part-Time Employees

• 403(b) Retirement Plan
• Discounted Employee Lunches

Join Fairhaven and make a positive difference in the lives of our residents every day!

Requirements

Reference job description.