DINING ROOM SERVER

Part-Time Dining Room Server

Guardian has a need for a Part-Time Dining Room Server to join our experienced and committed team at Discovery Point!

Discovery Point is a conventional senior living community with 167 units located in Mesa, AZ.

The general purpose of this job is to ensure meals are served promptly, courteously, and in compliance with sanitation regulations in a clean and attractive dining room.

For this position, we are seeking a dynamic self-starter who enjoys working with others and excels in a fast-paced food service environment. The ideal candidate will be friendly, communicative, and able to follow verbal and written instructions.

Guardian provides a culture in which employees are encouraged to learn new skills and develop their existing strengths. Upward mobility is a reality here! We provide ample training and opportunity for anyone who desires to take their property management career to the next level! Interested in growing along with one of the leading property management companies in the Northwest? This could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Compensation: $16.00 / hr.

Schedule: 20-29 hours/week.

Benefits: Employer-matched 401-K, 1 hour of State Paid Sick Time for every 30 hours worked, 11 Paid Holidays + 1 Birthday Holiday + 1 Flex Holiday, Employee Assistance Program.

Please Note: Guardian will reimburse, if applicable, for obtaining a Food Handler License upon successfully completing 30 days of employment.

Qualification Requirements:

• Must have valid food handler's card.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Must be able to speak, read and write in English in a manner sufficient to carry out the duties of this position.
• Ability to communicate effectively and in a timely manner; both verbally and in writing.
• Able to complete company training requirements for this position within pre-determined deadlines and attend other training sessions as required.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrate a positive, professional and client-oriented attitude about the company with coworkers, tenants, clients and the public whether contact is by mail, telephone or in person.
• Constantly strive for improvements in work process and results to better meet client's expectations.
• Communicate effectively and in a timely manner verbally and in writing.
• Greet residents and visitors at table before taking orders or serving. Politely and efficiently take meal orders and deliver them to the kitchen.
• Ability to multitask and able to manage numerous resident orders at the same time and ensure an exceptional dining experience.
• Ensure cleanliness of dining room/server station and awareness of health safety issues for self and staff.
• Serve late residents and guests and accommodate resident's special needs and concerns. Coordinate the delivery of meal trays to resident apartments as needed. Make sure adaptive equipment is present for residents who require it.
• Serve beverages, cereals, soups, salads, meals and desserts as needed. Assist residents with opening packages, cutting food, etc. as needed.
• Bus dining room tables as residents finish their meals.
• Make sure dining room is clean and attractive immediately following meal service, with proper arrangement of tables and chairs, proper table decoration and settings, and clean carpets and floors. Clean tables and chairs, vacuum and clean floors, and set tables for next meal service.
• Complete side duties such as adding sugar and creamer packets, cleaning beverage center, replenishing service bar, etc.
• Assist with banquets and special events and performs other duties as assigned by management.
• Help manage resident relations and complaints.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships between departments and with coworkers. Attend and participate in monthly safety meetings.
• Accurately record time worked, adhere to time keeping guidelines, obtain approval for any overtime and coordinate your schedule with your supervisor to account for company training and to avoid overtime.
• Other duties as assigned by the Dining Room Coordinator and Food Services Director