Weekend Dining Room Server & Guest Experience (3-7pm)

The Alden Network; Shorewood (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Paid Time Off

Retirement / Pension Plan

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job summary

The Alden Network is seeking a weekend Dining Room Aide for Saturday and Sunday shifts in our dining room service. This role requires serving meals in a restaurant-style setting to residents, guests, and visitors in accordance with regulatory standards.

Hourly pay is based on verifiable experience, and CPR certification is required within 90 days of employment. Strong English communication and teamwork are essential for daily operations within the facility.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Must possess CPR certificate or become certified within 90 days of employment.
• Experience to include waitress responsibilities or interest in the same.
• Must be knowledgeable of dietary procedures.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak the English language.
• Must be able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.
• Must be able to deal tactfully with residents, family members, visitors, personnel, government agencies/personnel and the general public in a professional manner.
• Must be able to work harmoniously with other personnel.
• Must demonstrate the ability to handle confidential data with professional discretion.
• Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition, and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Follow established departmental policies and procedures, including appropriate dress code.
• Report all concerns, complaints made by the resident or their family to the Hostess.
• Participate in in-service education programs and meetings.
• Orient new employees to the facility, his/her department, and its policies and procedures.
• Maintain proper table and linen set-up of tables in full-service dining rooms.
• Prepare plates, salads, and desserts according to recipes and salad/dessert cycle menu in an attractive manner with garnishes at each meal.
• Prepare beverages for service at each meal.
• Correctly serve resident in the full-service dining room therapeutic diets per the menu extensions.
• Bus dishes from the tables, bring dishes to the kitchen to be washed and return them to the dining room for set up.
• Serve ice cream to residents, guests, visitors, and staff in the ice cream parlor.
• Serve appetizers, liquor, beer, and wine daily to the residents from the bar.
• Prepare popcorn daily and clean every evening according to established sanitary standards.
• Follow cleaning schedule assignments.
• Assist with food preparation, table set-up and food service during dinner shows and special functions.
• Prepares snacks as instructed per menu cycle.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Alden Network is seeking a weekend Dining Room Aide for Saturday and Sunday shifts in our dining room service. This role requires serving meals in a restaurant-style setting to residents, guests, and visitors in accordance with regulatory standards.

Hourly pay is based on verifiable experience, and CPR certification is required within 90 days of employment. Strong English communication and teamwork are essential for daily operations within the facility.