WAITSTAFF

HarborChase of Madison; Madison (CT); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

HarborChase of Madison is seeking friendly, patient dining-room staff to provide prompt and pleasant service to community residents during meals and activities. You will help with dining room setup, maintain cleanliness, and ensure safe, sanitary food handling while attending to residents’ dietary needs.

Ideal candidates have at least one year in front-of-house roles, strong communication skills, and a genuine passion for working with seniors.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED required.
• Minimum of one year in front-of-house operations in a restaurant, hotel, club or similar setting.
• Effective communication with management, residents and visitors.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Knowledge of state food-handling and kitchen regulations.
• Passion for working with senior citizens.
• Patience, tact, and cheerful disposition.

Responsibilities

• Provide prompt, pleasant, and efficient service to residents in dining rooms and during activities.
• Maintain appearance and cleanliness of dining rooms and waitress stations.
• Ensure safe, sanitary food handling and proper food preparation support.
• Assist with dining set-up and restocking of meals and supplies as directed.
• Report hazards and maintain a safe environment for residents and staff.
• Distribute and store dishes; mop floors and perform cleaning duties as assigned.
• Adhere to safety, infection control guidelines, and universal precautions.

Skills

Front-of-house experience

Communication skills

OSHA knowledge

Food handling knowledge

Patience and cheerfulness

Teamwork

Education

HS diploma or GED

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

Requirements

Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:

• High school education or GED equivalent required.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in “front of the house operations” within restaurant, hotel, club or similar environment
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Knowledge of state food-handling and kitchen regulations
• Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
• Must have patience, tact, and cheerful disposition

Background Screening Requirement

In all Florida Companies, this position requires a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information regarding the Clearinghouse, disqualifying offenses, and exemption procedures, please visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com