Server/Dietary Aide Full-time Job

Our Company

Allegro Management Company is a well-respected leader and expert in the senior living industry with a long-standing reputation of efficiently managing senior communities. Allegro Management Company operates communities throughout Florida and Kentucky, with a home office in St. Louis, MO.

Our Community

Located on the banks of Lake Frances in Tavares, Osprey Lodge offers a retreat to an uplifting lifestyle in the rolling hills of central Florida. Designed with the rustic warmth of a Colorado lodge, we serve residents in the region surrounding Tavares, Mount Dora, Eustis, Leesburg, Lady Lake and Lake Mary.

Now managed by Allegro, we have a fresh perspective that just might change the way you think about senior living. You’ll notice our unique approach in the lifestyles and culture that emanate from our community. We provide high-quality health care services and an environment of socialization and volunteerism that provides connections to the people and pursuits that make life worthwhile.

More than simply a place to live, Osprey Lodge Assisted Living and Memory Care offers a remarkable lifestyle of comfort, warmth and care that our residents deserve. We invite you to discover the caring, engaging and uplifting way of life at Osprey Lodge.

Role:

The primary responsibility of the Server is to accommodate residents and guests during their dining experience by attending to their needs in a friendly, timely, and professional manner. Making sure that the dining room is attractive and extremely clean at all times is key to ensuring a fine dining experience for our residents.

Areas of Responsibility

• Greet and seat residents and guests.
• Always be ready to assist residents in sitting and in rising from the table.
• Serve food in an efficient and professional manner.
• Label and date all food.
• Keep the dining and service areas clean and sanitary.
• Approach and interact with residents, guests and associates in a friendly, service-oriented and professional manner.
• Take food and beverage orders and serve meals as they are ordered.
• Have a good knowledge of the presentation of food being served and ingredients in all menu items.
• Clear tables of glasses, silverware, dishes, etc. when residents and guests have finished a course or their meal according to Company protocol.
• Deliver and retrieve trays to and from residents’ apartments as needed.
• Assist other associates as needed.
• Maintain a clean dining room, chairs, windows, floors and all work areas.
• Assist with washing of dishes as needed.
• Sweep carpets between seatings or when needed and vacuum daily.
• Attend and participate in all meetings and training as directed by Company policy and the Dining Services Director (DSD).
• Maintain high standards of personal appearance and grooming, which include wearing the proper uniform and name tag when on duty.
• Be constantly watchful of signs that residents are not able to function independently or a change in resident’s behavior. Report all signs to the DSD following the Company policies and procedures.
• Report any and all deferred maintenance, vandalism or hazardous situations to the DSD as discovered and take appropriate action as necessary.
• Ensure understanding of and compliance with all regulations regarding residents’ rights.
• Maintain confidentiality of all pertinent resident, associate, Community and Company information deemed as such.
• Other duties as assigned.

Special Requirements/Certifications:

• Must be a minimum of 16 years of age.
• Minimum one (1) year of related food serving experience preferred.
• Must pay attention to detail, be flexible/adaptable, have safety awareness, and be a team player.
• Must possess good organizational, rapport building, and communication skills.
• Must possess, or be willing to obtain, current food handler permit and certification of Hepatitis A vaccinations where required.
• Must have a positive Criminal Background Screening.
• Must pass a physical having no signs or symptoms of a communicable disease including tuberculosis where required. Freedom from tuberculosis must be documented on an annual basis where required.
• The Community is a drug free workplace; associates are subject to adherence to the Company Drug Free Workplace policy.

Allegro Senior Living offers a wide variety of competitive benefit options to meet the needs of each associate.

Allegro is an EOE-(Equal Opportunity Employer) and drug-free workplace.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $11.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Geriatrics

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Tavares, FL 32778: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 16 years old?
• Please list any days that you are unable to work. Weekend flexibility is required.

Work Location: One location