Wait Staff

An Exciting Opportunity at Ginger Cove!

Ginger Cove is a premier life-care retirement community dedicated to providing each member of the community exceptional quality, comfort and care. Our vibrant, CARF International accredited community nurtures every aspect of our resident’s well-being.

We value staff excellence, resident independence, and business integrity. If you share our passion for customer service excellence in a friendly, mutually-caring workplace, you are invited to submit your application and resume for consideration.

Ginger Cove is currently seeking Full & Part-time Wait Staff team members for our Culinary Services department. The Wait Staff is responsible for working in accordance with established policies and procedures, and/or specific instruction from the Director of Culinary Services or Dining Room Manager. Greets and serves residents and guests, provides detailed explanations regarding menu items, and documents charges in timely, friendly fashion.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Communicates in an energetic manner with patience and courtesy.
• Assists in setting up all items for meals (i.e. water pitchers, coffee, salad dressings, etc.).
• Takes orders, serves requested food items, and answers questions concerning menus and recipes.
• Keeps all tables and dining room stations neat and up to facility standards during and after meal service.
• Become a subject matter expert on menu offerings, including specials and preparation methods.
• Maintains sanitary conditions by thoroughly cleaning work area.
• Engages with residents and guests by sharing menu highlights, offering recommendations, based on knowing their preferences.
• Accurately record food and beverage orders and utilize POS (Point of Sale system).
• Accurately follow the service model.
• Consistently deliver an exceptional dining experience.
• Completes end of the shift duties (i.e. side work and filling up condiments).
• Completes annual compliance and HIPAA training and exhibits behaviors set forth by the Code of Compliance in the performance of duties.
• Other duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Prior experience in related culinary and food preparation services preferred.
• Experience in long-term care setting or related health care field preferred.
• Must present self in a professional manner.
• Must possess concern, responsiveness, and tact when dealing with colleagues, residents and their families.
• Must be able to work collaboratively with others to help colleagues to achieve respective goals for creating wellness opportunities and experiences for our residents.
• Must have completed or be willing to complete educational requirements imposed by State regulations within the specified time frame.
• Proof of Covid-19 vaccination required.

BENEFIT, BONUS AND INCENTIVE PROGRAMS:

The Ginger Cove community offers you the opportunity to be part of a winning team with many benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision (Full-time only)
• Ancillary benefit options
• Generous retirement plan with matching contributions
• Accrual-based, paid-leave program
• Tuition Reimbursement program
• Annual bonus opportunity
• Referral bonus program
• Employee recognition incentives

Ginger Cove is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law. Ginger Cove will not tolerate harassment or discrimination based on any of these protected classifications.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Food provided
• Paid training
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Restaurant type:

• Casual dining restaurant
• Fine dining restaurant

Shift:

• Day shift
• Evening shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday
• Rotating weekends

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Preferred)
• Day Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person