What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wait Staff position at HRA?
Essential Functions:
Maintain or exceed standards of appearance and cleanliness. Maintain personal hygiene and health standards
Maintain and protect the confidentiality of resident information at all times
Provide a pleasant dining experience for all community residents, while following instructions to meet their specific dietary needs when necessary
Responsible for the proper dining set-up of the dining room(s) while meeting or exceeding hospitality and service standards
Obtain food and supplies for meal service as directed
Distribute and store clean dishes
Practice safe, sanitary food handling for food preparation, food holding and service
Assist in preparation of foods as directed
Perform cleaning duties in dining room, kitchen, serving areas, cafeteria and storerooms as directed
Mop floors in areas as designated by supervisor
Practice and observe all safety and loss prevention procedures; adhere to universal precautions and all infection control guidelines
May perform other duties or fill in for other dining room or wait staff as requested
Non-Essential Functions:
Leads by example exhibiting the CORE Values through servant leadership
Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
Attends required community meetings and participates Life Enrichment activities when able
Completes all required courses in adherence with HRA University
Is prompt and able to perform the required duties of the position on a regular, predictable basis
Becomes familiar and understands how to report a missing person using the Safe Return program or equivalent
Becomes familiar and understands the steps for fire evacuation
All associates are responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for all community residents
Qualifications/Skills/Educational Requirements:
High school education or GED equivalent required.
Minimum of one (1) year experience in “front of the house operations” within restaurant, hotel, club or similar environment
Able to communicate effectively with all levels of management, associates, residents, family members, and outside contacts
Knowledge of OSHA regulations
Knowledge of state food-handling and kitchen regulations
Must possess a passion to work with and around senior citizens
Must have patience, tact, and cheerful disposition
