WAITER/WAITRESS (FULL TIME AND PART TIME)

Unidine; Whippany (NJ); On-site; USD 2,066,400 - 2,617,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Pet Insurance

FSAs

Job summary

Unidine is hiring for a part-time WAITER/WAITRESS at Lester Senior Living in Whippany, NJ. The role involves taking orders and delivering items to dining room guests, with schedule variations including evenings, weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

Prior serving experience is preferred. Pay ranges from $16.00 to $18.00 per hour, with a focus on customer service, accuracy, and teamwork in a supportive hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Prior serving experience preferred.
• Part-time schedule; hours and days may vary.
• Location at Lester Senior Living, Whippany, NJ.

Responsibilities

• Greet guests warmly and take orders following standard service steps.
• Deliver food and beverages promptly; maintain sanitation standards.
• Advise guests on menu items and dietary needs as needed.
• Coordinate with back-of-house staff to ensure accurate orders.
• Address guest questions and promptly relay issues to supervisor.
• Set up and maintain a clean dining area before and after service.
• Operate dining room equipment as required.
• Support team during special events and functions.

Skills

Customer service

Hospitality

Team player

Job description

Unidine

Unidine is hiring immediately for part time WAITER/WAITRESS positions.

• Location: Lester Senior Living - 905 State Route 10, Whippany, NJ 07981.
• Schedule: Part time schedule. Hours and days may vary, including some days, evenings, weekdays, weekends, and holidays. Further details upon interview.
• Requirement: Prior serving experience preferred.
• Pay Range: $16.00 per hour to $18.00 per hour

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

A fun work environment, robust benefits package, great team members, and a career with one of the top hospitality companies in the nation! You'll work with a talented and supportive team that makes a real impact in the lives of those we serve.

YOU'D MAKE A GREAT ADDITION TO OUR TEAM

Our culinary team is the core of our business. Every day brings new opportunities to enhance lives, create connections, and make a difference. If you enjoy creating memorable experiences, you will be a great addition to the Unidine team!

Job Summary

Takes food and beverage orders and efficiently delivers items to dining room guests.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Promptly and warmly greet guests in the dining room; take food and beverages in an efficient manner following established steps of service.
• Deliver food promptly and professionally; maintain safe food handling and sanitation standards and follow up periodically to assist with any additional needs or requests.
• Demonstrate complete understanding of menu items and ingredients, advise guests on appropriate combinations of food and drinks when requested, accommodate reasonable requests and note preferences, and demonstrate knowledge of specialized diets and allergens as needed.
• Communicate directly with back‑of‑the‑house staff to ensure that orders are delivered correctly and special requests are accommodated.
• Exhibit exceptional communication skills and demonstrate ability to get along well with others, remaining flexible and patient when communicating with guests and staff.
• Collect tickets and follow proper cash‑handling procedures.
• Promote a clean, safe, and neat environment for guests.
• Maintain a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality regarding personal or medical information that is shared.
• Promptly address complaints or issues; relay relevant information or complaints directly to supervisor.
• Ensure that the dining room is properly set up before and after the service period, keeping the area clean and neat while meeting established sanitation standards.
• Operate a variety of equipment, including fire extinguishers, telephones, iced tea/soda machines, soup wells, and coffee machines.
• Work with staff of other departments to perform job duties during special events and functions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits For Our Team Members

• Full‑time and part‑time positions offer: Retirement Plan, Associate Shopping Program, Health and Wellness Programs, Discount Marketplace, Identity Theft Protection, Pet Insurance, and voluntary benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Services, and Choice Auto and Home Program.
• Full‑time positions also offer: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance/AD, Disability Insurance, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Program, and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

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Unidine is a member of Compass Group. Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all applicants and associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Certain positions may require Florida Level 2 background screening. Details: https://info.flclearinghouse.com/.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. The application deadline is ongoing until all openings are filled for this position. If an applicant is declined due to the position being filled, they may still be considered for future opportunities and are always welcome to reapply.