Wait Staff (Full-Time)

FAIRHAVEN CHRISTIAN RETIREMENT CENTER; Samuelson Corners (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 21,283; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

403(B) Retirement Plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Reduced priced employee lunches

Job summary

FAIRHAVEN CHRISTIAN RETIREMENT CENTER is looking for a dedicated Wait Staff member to assist with meal services in our retirement community. You will engage with our residents, serving food according to their dietary needs and maintaining a clean dining environment.

This full-time position requires flexibility for shifts, including weekends, and provides competitive pay of $15.00 - $15.45 per hour. Benefits for full-time employees include medical and dental insurance, a 403(B) retirement plan, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and perform various physical tasks.
• Comfortable working in a Christian environment.
• Proficient communication skills with residents and coworkers.

Responsibilities

• Serve food to residents and guests.
• Maintain cleanliness of dining and kitchen areas.
• Follow therapeutic diets when serving food.

Skills

Physical fitness for kitchen duties

Effective communication

Compassion and warmth

Dependability and punctuality

Job description

Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center

Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center is a retirement community committed to providing our residents and staff with the utmost dignity and respect. We have served the community for 55 years, and we pride ourselves on the care that we have provided.

Position

We are seeking a Wait Staff to assist with our meal services. The ideal candidate loves working with older people and works well independently and as a team player.

Schedule and Pay Information

• Starting Pay: $15.00 - $15.45 per hour
• Hours: Full-time (6AM - 2PM) weekdays/weekends

Note: Schedule must be flexible and open for weekend shifts.

Fairhaven Benefits (Part-time)

• 403(B) Retirement Plan*
• Paid time off (PTO)

Fairhaven Benefits (Full Time – 30+ hrs per week)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Flex Spending Account (FSA)
• Optional Voluntary life insurance
• Optional Short-term disability (STD) insurance
• Company-paid Life insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan*
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Reduced priced employee lunches

*Note: An employee must work 20 hours per week and be at least 21 years old to participate in the 403(B) plan.

Job Description

Primary Function

Responsible for serving food to residents and guests, dishwashing and housekeeping in dining areas.

Essential Functions

• Understands the various therapeutic diets and applies this knowledge when serving.
• Serves food to residents following their diets, food preferences, and dislikes.
• Sets up employee trays.
• Sets up, delivers and picks up residents’ room trays.
• Sets dining room tables for meals.
• Vacuums dining room floor after each meal.
• Washes dishes and cleans equipment and areas after each use.
• Clears tables, cleans tables, and chairs after each use.
• Prepares and pours beverages.
• Dishes up salads and desserts for all areas.
• Checks off and initials cleaning checklist at end of shift.
• Participates in creating an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity, cleanliness, safety and well‑being of each resident.
• Safeguards privacy and confidentiality of all resident health care information which includes complying with all HIPAA regulations.
• Acts as a customer service representative and public relations ambassador for Fairhaven with residents, families, vendors, volunteers and other visitors.
• Interacts positively with all residents at all times creating an atmosphere which promotes a homelike environment.
• Maintains, cares for and safely uses supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently per Fairhaven policies and procedures.
• Maintains sanitary conditions; follows infection control and waste management procedures as they relate to this position.
• Reports incidents of abuse, neglect or a violation of the resident’s rights immediately.
• Completes all in-service training requirements in a timely manner.
• Completes all duties and tasks as assigned.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

• Physical condition allowing for normal kitchen duties including lifting (up to 30 pounds), bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, grabbing, pushing, pulling, standing or walking an entire shift, use of arms and hands with dexterity, ability to read and understand directions.
• Ability to communicate in a friendly manner to residents and coworkers in English.
• Ability to show warmth, love and compassion and to make residents feel comfortable.
• Dependability and punctuality.
• Comfort in working in a Christian Retirement Center environment.
• Adherence to all regulations specified in the Fairhaven employee handbook, procedures and policy documents.

Other Duties

• Identifies improvements to processes and recommends changes to management.
• Identifies safety hazards and emergency situations and reports.
• Assists the immediate supervisor with various administrative tasks to support department operations as directed.
• Performs tasks which are supportive in nature to the essential functions of the job but which may be altered or redesigned depending on individual circumstances.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Experience & Education or Skills Preferred

• Previous experience not necessary.

Working Conditions

• Kitchen and dining areas.
• Exposed to steam, hot water, food and hot equipment.
• Individual duties within a team environment.
• Fairhaven approved uniform must be worn.
• Typical health care facility exposure when working with the elderly resident including potential injury or infection.