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Cottage Health

Room Service Server

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What they do

A Waiter or Waitress takes orders and serves food and beverages to customers in restaurants. Answers customer questions about menu items, prepares checks and collects payment, and assists with clearing dishes and tables. May work in banquet or dining halls.

$33,929 / year median in California

+11% projected growth

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Job Description

Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital seeks a Room Service Server for their Nutrition department responsible for providing service excellence to patients and guests in the selection of Room Service meals and nourishments utilizing the departmental nutrition software and the medical record to support communication and implementation of physician generated dietary orders. The Room Service Server will serve guest needs by providing exceptional knowledge of food & beverage menu items as well as information regarding preparation methods and allergens. The Room Service Server is responsible for taking the patients meal order and the delivery of the meal to our CH inpatients in a room service setting. All job qualifications listed indicate the minimum level necessary to perform this job proficiently.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:
Minimum:
California Food Handlers Card within 7 days of hire or transfer into role.
Preferred:
ServSafe certificate.
Technical Requirements:
Minimum:
Ability to read and write in English. Basic arithmetic skills. Computer skills sufficient to navigate Cottage's intranet site and learn to use programs specific to the department. Basic knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office.
Preferred:
Knowledge of therapeutic diets and nutrition software.
Years of Related Work Experience:
Minimum:
1 yr previous experience in hospitality or service industry.
Preferred:
2 yrs previous experience in hospitality or service industry. Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, CA, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love. Cottage Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Cottage Health applicants are considered solely based on their qualifications, without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, age, gender, transgender, gender expression and identity, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military status or any other classification protected by law. This policy applies to all aspects of the relationship between Cottage Health and an applicant or employee. Cottage Health is committed to upholding discrimination-free hiring practices. We strive to cultivate an environment where exceptional people bring diverse perspectives and find belonging, support and connection to their work. Any Cottage Health applicants who require assistance or reasonable accommodations during the application process may request the need for accommodation with the Recruiter. Pay for non-physician positions is determined based on related years of experience and internal equity. Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable. Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health's annual management incentive program. Physician compensation is determined based upon specialty and may include bonus potential. For more information on our comprehensive Total Rewards offerings, please visit https://cottagehealth.org/careers/total-rewards. If you're already a Cottage Health employee, please apply on this link only.