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New Perspective Senior Living
Server
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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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.
$30,775 / year median in Indiana
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Why New Perspective Senior Living? A career with a purpose starts here! You can positively impact people's lives daily through engaging conversations and providing a vibrant dining experience. We have a culture of servant leadership and collaboration that supports each team member's personal and professional development. At New Perspective you're not just an employee, you are a valued member of our team. We are a growing company serving over 4,000 seniors today with a goal of reaching 10,000 within the next few years. Our growth is creating energy, excitement, and the opportunity to grow your career at New Perspective. Server Position Summary At New Perspective, we value a socially interactive and healthy dining experience and it starts with the quality of service provided by the server. Your primary responsibility is to use your knowledge, hospitality and service skills to ensure that residents and guests are enjoying their dining experience. In addition to engaging with the residents and managing their food orders, you will assist in the proper set-up and cleaning of the dining rooms so that the dining experience is enhanced. Servers are responsible for handling all foods in accordance with sanitary procedures and standards and complying with all federal, state and local regulatory procedures regarding safe food handling. Responsibilities of a Server Engages with the residents in a friendly manner with service, friendliness, and a can-do attitude Demonstrates knowledge of the menu with the ability to make suggestions Takes food and drink orders from residents with accuracy Delivers food in a timely basis Ensures residents are enjoying their meals and acts swiftly to correct any problems Collects payment from residents and guests when necessary Enters orders into the POS system for transmittal to the kitchen team Maintains impeccable personal grooming and hygiene standards Practices food-safe handling skills Performs dining room checklists to ensure readiness, cleanliness, safety, and department of health compliance Performs and ensures dining room set-up and re-set of tables is in accordance with dining room procedures Is knowledgeable of the specialty diet needs of residents and knows where to get such information Safe food handling is always practiced Helps food preparation team when necessary Qualifications Previous experience in restaurant, dining hospitality and/or full-service senior living preferred A positive attitude and an ability to work well under pressure Able to perform high quality work while unsupervised Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and deliver orders in a timely fashion Team Member Benefits & Perks• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance 401(k) with Company Match! Paid Time Off and Holidays Company-Paid Basic Life Insurance Voluntary Short-Term Disability Company-Paid Long-Term Disability Health Reimbursement Account/Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Accounts Education assistance - up to $5,000 per calendar year! Leadership Development & Career Advancement Real-time Access to Earned Wages Referral Bonuses Employee Assistance Program •Benefits vary by full-time, part-time, or PRN status.