Waitstaff | Casual - Per Diem Morning

The Bristal Assisted Living; Holtsville (NY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bristal Assisted Living in New York State is hiring professional Waitstaff to serve meals to residents in a luxury Independent Living Community. You will provide excellent customer service in a cooperative team environment and maintain a pleasant dining experience for residents.

Candidates should have restaurant or food service experience, be comfortable in a fast-paced setting, and demonstrate strong communication and multitasking abilities while working with a senior population.

Qualifications

• Experience as a server/food service personnel.
• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong multi-tasking and organizing abilities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Patience with a senior population; ability to be polite at all times.

Responsibilities

• Take resident meal orders.
• Check station tables for settings and cleanliness.
• Read the menu to assist residents with selections.
• Assist plating and portion control for appetizers, salads, soups, drinks and desserts.
• Full-time shifts Tue–Sat or Sun–Thu; part-time daytime shifts, with some weekend days.

Skills

Customer service

Fast-paced

Multi-tasking

Communication

Patient demeanor

Team player

Senior care experience

Polite communication

Job description

Job Description

At the present time, we are looking for professional, customer service oriented Waitstaff to serve meals to the Residents of our luxury Independent Living Community. The successful candidates will have a positive attitude, the ability to provide excellent customer service and work in an upbeat and cooperative manner with fellow employees.

Job Description

At the present time, we are looking for professional, customer service oriented Waitstaff to serve meals to the Residents of our luxury Independent Living Community. The successful candidates will have a positive attitude, the ability to provide excellent customer service and work in an upbeat and cooperative manner with fellow employees.

Responsibilities Include

• Take resident meal orders
• Check station tables for settings and cleanliness
• Read the menu before service so that you are able to assist the Residents with their selections
• Assist in the plating and proper portion controls of some or all of the following: appetizer, salads, soup, beverages and desserts
• Full Time Schedule will be for a Tuesday-Saturday or Sunday-Thursday day shift. Part Time hours also available covering the day shift. Part Time schedule will likely include one weekend day per week.

Qualifications

• Experience as a server in a restaurant or food service related industry
• Able to function in a fast paced environment
• Strong ability to multi-task
• Good communication, customer service and people skills
• Patient and able to deal with a demanding customer base
• Experience working with a senior population is preferred, but not required
• A team player, willing to help out where needed to ensure a pleasurable dining experience for our Resident's
• Familiarity with food safety, food preparation and board of health guidelines a plus
• You must have an abiding respect for seniors and be able to speak in an audible and polite manner at all time.