Servers - La Posada at Pusch Ridge - Part Time

Join Our Dining Team at La Posada at Pusch Ridge!

La Posada at Pusch Ridge, an upscale retirement community in Oro Valley, AZ, is seeking Part-Time Servers to join our dining team. This is a unique opportunity to create an exceptional dining experience for our residents.

As a Server, you will provide attentive service by taking orders, serving meals and beverages, and ensuring each dining experience reflects La Posada's high standards of hospitality. You will also support special events, respond to resident needs, and collaborate closely with the kitchen team to deliver seamless service.

What makes this role different?

• Flexible scheduling
• Early hours - most shifts finish by 9:00 PM, unlike traditional dining jobs.
• Upscale yet welcoming environment - serve an appreciative community of active seniors who value excellent food and warm service.

Why Join La Posada at Pusch Ridge?
We value our team members and offer:

• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Earned Paid Sick Leave (EPSL)
• 401(k) with company match
• Mileage incentive program for employees commuting over 15 miles
• Employee Assistance Program

Essential Functions

• Take orders from patrons for food or beverages.
• Check with customers to ensure that they are enjoying their meals and take action to correct any problems.
• Prepares food and condiment items needed according to the daily production chart and other food activities.
• Operates, cleans, and maintains kitchen equipment used in food preparation.
• Maintains work, and storage areas including sweeping/mopping the kitchen floor, cleaning the walls/ceilings and other structures.
• Checks for accuracy and separates orders for residents.
• Delivers carts/trays to proper service location, and aids with room set-up as needed.
• Serve food or beverages to patrons, and prepare or serve specialty dishes at tables as required.
• Remove dishes and glasses from tables or counters, and take them to kitchen for cleaning.
• Present menus to patrons and answer questions about menu items, making recommendations upon request.
• Inform customers of daily specials.
• Clean tables or counters after patrons have finished dining.
• Prepare hot, cold, and mixed drinks for patrons, and chill bottles of wine.
• Explain how various menu items are prepared, describing ingredients and cooking methods.
• Prepare tables for meals, including setting up items such as linens, silverware, and glassware.
• Prepare freshly brewed coffee and tea as needed.
• Stock service areas with supplies such as coffee, food, tableware, and linens.
• Fill salt, pepper, sugar, cream, condiment, and napkin containers.
• Escort customers to their tables.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Communication - ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Organized - Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Friendly - Ability to exhibit a cheerful demeanor toward others.
• Honesty / Integrity - Ability to be truthful and be seen as credible in the workplace.
• Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.

Skills and Abilities

• Experience: No prior experience necessary
• Computer Skills: Basic computer skills are necessary.

Be part of something new and exciting! Apply today and help us create a welcoming and vibrant dining experience at La Posada at Pusch Ridge!

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