WAITSTAFF

HarborChase of Sarasota; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

HarborChase of Sarasota seeks a dining services team member to deliver prompt, pleasant service to community residents in dining rooms and during activities. You will maintain dining room appearance, assist with meal setup, and ensure a safe, sanitary environment while respecting dietary needs.

The role requires attention to cleanliness, confidentiality, and safety procedures. You may be asked to support other dining staff and participate in Life Enrichment activities as needed.

Qualifications

• Maintain appearance and cleanliness of dining areas.
• Provide pleasant dining experiences with attention to resident dietary needs.
• Safely handle food and maintain infection control guidelines.
• Support fellow staff and be able to cover other dining duties when needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standards of appearance and cleanliness in dining areas.
• Provide pleasant dining experience while accommodating dietary needs.
• Obtain food and supplies for meal service as directed.
• Prepare dining room setup and serve residents.
• Practice safe food handling and sanitation.
• Perform cleaning duties in dining/kitchen/serving areas as directed.
• Adhere to safety and loss prevention procedures.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Attention to detail

Job description

Description

Position Summary:

Responsible for the prompt, pleasant, and efficient service to all community residents visiting dining rooms and activities. Remain aware of the physical appearance of dining rooms and waitress stations. Be watchful for situations that might pose a trip hazard for the residents.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain or exceed standards of appearance and cleanliness. Maintain personal hygiene and health standards
• Maintain and protect the confidentiality of resident information at all times
• Provide a pleasant dining experience for all community residents, while following instructions to meet their specific dietary needs when necessary
• Responsible for the proper dining set-up of the dining room(s) while meeting or exceeding hospitality and service standards
• Obtain food and supplies for meal service as directed
• Distribute and store clean dishes
• Practice safe, sanitary food handling for food preparation, food holding and service
• Assist I preparation of foods as directed
• Perform cleaning duties in dining room, kitchen, serving areas, cafeteria and storerooms as directed
• Mop floors in areas as designated by supervisor
• Practice and observe all safety and loss prevention procedures; adhere to universal precautions and all infection control guidelines
• May perform other duties or fill in for other dining room or wait staff as requested
• The ability to work in a safe and alert manner
• The ability to take ownership for associate’s safety and the safety of the residents
• Must disclose any medication that might impair associate’s ability to perform the job safely or competently.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership
• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
• Attends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when able
• Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University
• Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis
• Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent
• Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation
• All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents