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Piper Shores
Server - $500 sign-on bonus!
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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.
$36,588 / year median in Maine
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Piper Shores is Maine's premier nonprofit continuing care retirement community, offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing Care for residents with a person-centered approach to care and service. Servers work in a variety of dining venues within the community and provide warm, attentive, and respectful dining service to residents. Servers ensure that residents have a pleasant experience while maintaining cleanliness, safety, and efficiency. Full or part-time schedules are available with no late nights. Up to $22/hour for qualified candidates (this is not a tipped position). $500 sign-on bonus.
Take meal orders in a courteous, accurate, and timely manner, honoring resident preferences and dietary requirements.
Serve food and beverages in an appealing and sanitary manner, checking for proper portion control and presentation.
Participate in meal preparation, service and clean-up.
Assists with vegetable, fruit, salad or side preparation. Prepares and serves non-alcoholic beverages.
Support residents in meaningful ways beyond the dining room, when appropriate, including participation in special events or activities.
Maintain a clean and safe dining environment; follow sanitation and infection control protocols.
Warm and friendly demeanor with a positive approach to interacting with Seniors and co-workers. Courtesy, tact, and graciousness required.
Time management and ability to prioritize tasks.
Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively. Must be able to stand/walk for most of the workday.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. independentlyMust be able to push and pull tray/bus/transport carts weighing up to 50 lbs. independentlyMust be able to bend, stoop, reach, and balance frequently throughout the work day. Full-time benefits (32 hours + per week): Health, dental and vision insurance as low as $60/month for a top-tier plan100% company sponsored short and long-term disability and life insuranceUp to 18 days of Paid Time Off to start. PTO buy-back feature8 holidays (double pay for working holidays) and 2 paid personal days All employees also enjoy: Retirement plan option with up to 4% company match Employee referral bonuses up to $1,000Growth opportunities and career pathways with tuition reimbursementRegular employee appreciation events including meals, raffles and contestsGenerous annual performance increases to base pay Piper Shores is dedicated to a policy of compliance with all federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment. Consistent with the Maine Human Rights Act and the American with Disabilities Act, applicants may request a reasonable accommodation if needed to participate in the application process. Under Maine law, all employees working in congregate care facilities must be fully vaccinated against Influenza, and required Public Health vaccines such as MMR/TB/etc. A two-step TB test is required upon hire.
Responsibilities:
Greet residents and guests warmly and respectfully; build relationships that support person-centered values.Take meal orders in a courteous, accurate, and timely manner, honoring resident preferences and dietary requirements.
Serve food and beverages in an appealing and sanitary manner, checking for proper portion control and presentation.
Participate in meal preparation, service and clean-up.
Assists with vegetable, fruit, salad or side preparation. Prepares and serves non-alcoholic beverages.
Support residents in meaningful ways beyond the dining room, when appropriate, including participation in special events or activities.
Maintain a clean and safe dining environment; follow sanitation and infection control protocols.
Qualifications & Physical Requirements:
Customer service and food service experience preferred; will provide training to entry-level or student workers.Warm and friendly demeanor with a positive approach to interacting with Seniors and co-workers. Courtesy, tact, and graciousness required.
Time management and ability to prioritize tasks.
Ability to understand and follow instructions in English and communicate effectively. Must be able to stand/walk for most of the workday.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs. independentlyMust be able to push and pull tray/bus/transport carts weighing up to 50 lbs. independentlyMust be able to bend, stoop, reach, and balance frequently throughout the work day. Full-time benefits (32 hours + per week): Health, dental and vision insurance as low as $60/month for a top-tier plan100% company sponsored short and long-term disability and life insuranceUp to 18 days of Paid Time Off to start. PTO buy-back feature8 holidays (double pay for working holidays) and 2 paid personal days All employees also enjoy: Retirement plan option with up to 4% company match Employee referral bonuses up to $1,000Growth opportunities and career pathways with tuition reimbursementRegular employee appreciation events including meals, raffles and contestsGenerous annual performance increases to base pay Piper Shores is dedicated to a policy of compliance with all federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment. Consistent with the Maine Human Rights Act and the American with Disabilities Act, applicants may request a reasonable accommodation if needed to participate in the application process. Under Maine law, all employees working in congregate care facilities must be fully vaccinated against Influenza, and required Public Health vaccines such as MMR/TB/etc. A two-step TB test is required upon hire.