Restaurant Server/Host Full-time Job

A Legacy of Living Well

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability
• Supplemental Plans (Hospital, Cancer, Accident, Identity/Legal)
• Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account
• Paid Time Off, PTO Giveaways
• Employee Assistance, Pay Advance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement, Scholarship Program (up to $30,000)
• Recognition Program (up to $500), Milestone Tenure Awards
• Holiday Gift Fund
• 401k Match/Discretionary Bonus
• Employee Discounts, Tickets at Work,
• Free Luncheons and Food Truck tickets
• On-campus Starbucks & Bistro
• Health & Wellness challenges

At The Village, you will be able to work within a beautiful 104-acre, resort style living community. Voted Best Retirement Community and Best Assisted Living Facility by The Gainesville Sun and certified Great Place to Work, we are committed to helping older adults live their best lives!

JOB SUMMARY: Provide service including serving food and beverages, cleaning tables and re-setting tables. Responsible for complete sanitation of dining room and equipment. Reports to Dining Services Director, Assistant Director or Dining Room Supervisor.

Unlike most restaurants, you will be out of work by 9pm, making this position ideal for students and those who don't have the availability to work late night shifts

Shifts Available:

• 3pm-8pm
• 10am-8pm
• 10am-3pm

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Ensures the dining experience is enjoyable through cheerful behavior and carefully following established procedures for merchandising, plate presentation and service
• Communicate with residents to take meal orders and provide service during meals
• Serve full table service to all residents and guests
• Set up and break down of dining room
• Clean up of wait station and other areas
• Stocking of all items used in work procedure
• Must be personable and maintain a positive pleasant demeanor at all times
• Promptly and accurately report any resident problems, inquiries, requests and/or concerns to supervisor
• Serve food to residents according to their order
• Accurately set up workstation with all necessary items prior to the start of service
• Responsible for the proper food handling and preparation in accordance with Health Department regulations
• Responsible to keep clean and sanitize the equipment used
• Communicate to manager about any out of stock items
• Make menu changes only with the consent of the manager or supervisor
• Have sufficient dexterity to handle food/equipment efficiently & safely
• Report any faulty equipment in need of repair
• Answer phone and take messages or take out orders
• Substitute for any position within the department
• Cut pies and cakes properly

• Adheres to company policies and procedures
• Attend departmental education and all required in-service training/education
• Maintain confidentiality of resident/family and facility information
• Respond to all fire alarms and assist in the evacuation of residents when needed
• Cooperate with staff of other departments when needed
• Represent the organization through professional demeanor and attitude
• Provide quality customer service in all interactions with residents, guests and staff
• Perform other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred; may be working toward high school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to understand and follow both written and verbal instruction

CRITICAL SKILLS/EXPERTISE:

• Must be able to read and write and follow verbal and written instructions
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to work well with others, including staff, supervisor, residents, families, volunteers and the public

EQUIPMENT SKILLS:

• Must be able to operate and clean beverage machine, coffee machine, microwave oven and knives

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to stand and walk for long periods of time during meal shift
• Able to bend, stoop and reach overhead
• Able to lift 30-pound tray of food and carry into dining room
• Must be able to push, lift and carry up to 30 pounds

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Clean, well lit, well-ventilated kitchen and dining room. Kitchen is warm and humid at times. Must be able to withstand heat and changes in temperature when going in/out of walk-in cooler and freezer

Culture: The Village at Gainesville offers a highly professional, engaging, team-centered environment where associates can grow professionally, and have a positive impact on the lives of the seniors that we serve. If you have a passion for serving others and are dedicated to improving the lives of seniors, this is the employment opportunity for you!

The Village at Gainesville provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, The Village complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $12.00 - $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Restaurant type:

• Casual dining restaurant
• Fine dining restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Application Question(s):

• What is your desired pay rate?
• Are you looking for part-time or full-time?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Restaurant experience: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location