Server

Join Sunrise Senior Living

When you join Sunrise Senior Living, you will be able to use your unique skills to empower residents to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. Not only will you build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and team members alike, you will also gain joy in serving others and deep fulfillment in your work. Explore how you can follow your passions and shed light on meaningful ways to serve, grow, and shine together.

Sunrise Senior Living was again certified as a Great Place to Work by Activated Insights. This is the 9th time Sunrise has received this top culture and workplace designation, highlighting the special place Sunrise is to be a part of.

Sunrise Of New Dorp

Job Overview

The Server is responsible for providing timely and professional meal service to residents and guests, bussing and resetting tables, general cleaning, and completing assigned side work while adhering to all food safety and sanitation requirements and maintaining a safe and orderly work environment.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Essential Duties

As a part of the Sunrise team, supporting our Mission, Principles of Service and Core Values is a fundamental part of this job. Our foundational belief is the sacred value of human life. The unique responsibilities for this role include but are not limited to the essential functions listed as follows:

• Cultivate a warm and hospitable environment by making personal connections with residents and guests and treating all with professionalism and respect.
• Take and deliver food orders in a timely manner.
• Bus and reset tables per company standards.
• Clean and maintain the dining room and bistro to the highest standards per company guidelines.
• Complete required side work as assigned.
• Attend pre-meal meeting to gain knowledge of the meal.
• Know menu items and can provide general descriptions.
• Assist residents with menu selections and respond professionally to questions about menu items.
• Use Sunrise systems per guidelines for order taking and meal delivery to ensure accuracy.
• Practice safe food handling procedures at all times in accordance with all, federal, state/provincial, and local laws, regulations, and guidance and Sunrise policies and procedures.
• Comply with national/provincial regulations pertaining to occupational health and safety requirements and Risk Management programs and policies, adhere to safety rules and regulations, and practice safety procedures at all times including Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), fire extinguishers, Safety Data Sheets (SDS), and Lockout Tagout procedures.
• Perform other Dining Services duties when assigned by community leadership in the following areas, but not limited to:
• Dishwashing tasks to properly wash and sanitize all dishes and china, silverware, glassware, utensils, and cookware
• Light janitorial duties, including but not limited to sweeping work areas, sanitizing production areas, and emptying trash
• Prepares and serves light meals in a timely manner and in accordance with established standardized recipes and menus
• Assists with food preparation and plating when necessary
• Uses Sunrise systems per guidelines for order taking and meal delivery to ensure accuracy

Collaboration, Engagement, and Team Success

• Participate and commit to working toward team goals.
• Demonstrate our Team Member Credo in daily interactions.
• Commit to serving our residents and guests through our Principles of Service.
• Contribute in the overall engagement programs for both residents and team members.
• Attend regular meetings; Town Hall, Department Team, Cross Over, and others as directed by the Dining Services Coordinator (DSC).
• Maintain compliance in assigned required training and all training required by state/province or other regulating authorities as applicable to this role to ensure that Sunrise standards are always met.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• Written and verbal skills for effective communication
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Demonstrates good judgment, problem solving and decision-making skills

Experience and Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed throughout this job description are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required.

• One (1) year job related experience preferred
• High School diploma/GED
• Completion of the following training may be required and/or certificates available per regulations and laws as applicable:
• CPR Certificate and First Aid Certificate
• ServSafe Food Handler Card
• Local Health Department Food Handler Card

About Sunrise

Ready to take the next step and make a bigger impact than you ever imagined? As part of our team, you will help brighten the future for everyone at Sunrise and beyond. That is why we make it a priority to celebrate the unique ways you bring moments of togetherness and joy to everyone you serve. And when combined with the support, benefits, and growth opportunities we offer, the result is a career that PositivelyShines with everything you need to reach your goals at work and in your life.

We also offer benefits and other compensation that include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Plans
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Employee Assistant Program / Discount Program
• Paid time off (PTO), sick time, and holiday pay
• myFlexPay offered to get paid within hours of a shift
• Tuition Reimbursement
• In addition to base compensation, Sunrise may offer discretionary and/or non-discretionary bonuses. The eligibility to receive such a bonus will depend on the employee's position, plan/program offered by Sunrise at the time, and required performance pursuant to the plan/program.
• Some benefits have eligibility requirements

Pre-Employment Requirements

Sunrise considers the health and safety of its residents, family members, and team members among its highest priorities. Employment with Sunrise is contingent upon successful completion of required pre-employment screenings and health evaluations in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Covid 19 and Influenza vaccination may be required if mandated by applicable federal, state, and local laws and authorities.

Compensation Disclaimer

Selected candidates will be offered competitive compensation based on geographic location of community/office, skills, experience, qualifications, and certifications/licenses (where applicable).