Looking for Part Time Servers to start ASAP! 

Windward Palms seeks compassionate and caring individuals who are dedicated to supporting exceptional senior living experiences. Working at Windward Palms means you are part of the family. Each day is an opportunity to make a positive difference in the lives of those around you.

Work setting

Independent Living

Summary of Duties of the Server

The Server works in the dining room serving meals and performing related tasks regarding meal service to senior residents. The Server must work in a manner such that dining operation is pleasant and efficient.

Essential Functions of the Server

• Administers or ability to follow written and oral directions.
• Ability to communicate and relate to the community residents.
• Assist in set-ups and dining room service.
• Take orders and serve food in appropriate fashion.
• Set-up and deliver trays upon request of chef/cook.
• Bus tables and trays in the dining room and other areas as necessary.
• Pour and cover beverages, assist in preparing, and covering food.
• Assist in proper care and use of kitchen and dining room equipment.
• Clean all work areas as directed.
• Work at a steady pace to meet demands of cooks and residents.
• Work cooperatively with other dining room associates to produce pleasant and efficient dining room operation.
• Ability to understand and relate the menu to residents.
• Ability to act as liaison between residents and food service department.
• Understand and observe infections control procedures related to food service department.
• Ability to follow residents’ rights policies at all times.
• Ability to follow facility safety program.
• Maintain neat, clean appearance, and follow appropriate dress code as directed by chef/cook.
• Work scheduled shifts and demonstrate dependability.
• Willingness to perform other duties and assignments as necessary.

Non-Essential Functions of the Server

• Supports and participates in the resident centered activity programs.
• Participates in projects or committees as assigned.
• Attends all associate meetings including in-service education and associate functions, as requested by supervisor.
• Assists in variety of tasks involving residents as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED at a minimum.
• Physical requirements include the ability to communicate by speaking, seeing, and hearing sufficient to serve the residents.
• Professional and neat appearance and presentation, adherence to the dress code, and good personal hygiene are expected.
• Must have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to work with various levels of people, associates, and residents.
• Be free of communicable disease.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to relate to residents and associates in a courteous and diplomatic manner under all circumstances.
• Completion of drug testing and criminal record background check upon hire and upon request of supervisor.
• Physical requirements include bending, standing, lifting, stooping, sitting, walking, stretching, and ability to lift/carry up to 40 pounds.
• Adhere to and carry out all policies and procedures.

Why work with us?

Our employees are more than just coworkers – they are family – just like our residents! Working at Windward Palms, you will be provided ample opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. You will also be working alongside individuals who share the same passion and commitment to providing exceptional healthcare, service, and life enrichment to our aging adults. Our culture is one that encourages, supports, and celebrates our diversity and looks to expand and build it constantly. Join us!

Salary Description

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Experience in serving in an upscale dining environment is preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position:

• Able to stand or walk 55% of the day
• Able to concentrate with frequent interruptions
• Able to work under stress and in emergency situations
• Able to work under conditions that require sitting, standing, walking, reaching, pulling, pushing, and grasping
• Able to talk and hear effectively in order to convey instructions and information to residents and team members
• Occasionally lift/carry up to 15 pounds

OTHER

• Able to maintain reliable attendance on a designated schedule,
• Able to pass a background check.