Wait Staff (Part- Time)

FAIRHAVEN CHRISTIAN RETIREMENT CENTER; Samuelson Corners (IL); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(B) Retirement Plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

FAIRHAVEN CHRISTIAN RETIREMENT CENTER is looking for Part-time Wait Staff to assist with meal services. Candidates should love working with older adults and possess the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

The role involves serving food, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring each resident's comfort and dignity. Flexible scheduling and weekend shifts required. Benefits include paid time off and participation in a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and perform kitchen duties.
• Friendly communication with residents and coworkers.
• Comfortable working in a Christian environment.

Responsibilities

• Serve food to residents and guests and maintain cleanliness.
• Prepare and serve beverages and desserts.
• Ensure privacy and confidentiality of residents' health information.

Skills

Communication skills

Dependability

Compassion

Education

No previous experience required

Job description

Fairhaven Christian Retirement Center is a retirement community committed to providing our residents and staff with the upmost dignity and respect. We have served the community for 58 years, and we pride ourselves on the care that we have provided.

We are seeking 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 per hour
• Status: Part time (15 - 20 hours per week)
• Hours: 4:30pm-8:00pm weekdays/weekends

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

Fairhaven Benefits Part-time

• 403(B) Retirement Plan (must work 20 hours per week and be at least 21 years old to participate in the 403(B) plan.)
• Paid time off (PTO)

General Notice

This description is a general overview and should not be construed as exhaustive. This posting does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to modification.

Primary Function

Responsible for serving food to residents and guests, dishwashing and cleaning 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
• Vacuum 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 but not limited to; 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 recommend changes to management.
• Identifies safety hazards and emergency situations and report.
• 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.