A place where
you can advance

Others & Yourself

Role:

Server

Location:

Somerford House & Place Newark
501 South Harmony Road
Newark, DE  19713

Job Attributes:

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  • Job ID

    1307523

  • Req ID

    142117BR

  • Job Category

    Dietary

  • Career Area

    Community Careers

  • Job Type

    Part-Time

  • Work Shift

    Evening

  • Job Location

    501 South Harmony Road
    Newark, DE  19713

Work With Purpose

At Five Star Senior Living, our people are the critical link to those we serve, and it is their vitality, energy, and caring nature that allows us to fulfill our mission of enriching and inspiring the journey of life. In addition to nurturing and advancing the lives of our residents, our team members enjoy meaningful opportunities for personal and professional growth, within a supportive culture centered around advancing their lives, as well.

The Opportunity

The Server is part of the Culinary Team and provides exceptional dining experiences for our residents by delivering courteous and efficient service.

What You’ll Do

  • Takes resident(s) meal orders and serves meals correctly and efficiently
  • Provide exceptional customer service while engaging with coworkers and residents
  • Bring a heightened awareness for food allergies and preferences, ensuring each resident receives meals as needed
  • Deliver meals, food and drinks to residents and their guests with efficiency and professionalism
  • Clean and reset areas of the community, within dining areas, food service areas, and within residents’ rooms
  • Engage with residents and others in the community with charm, professionalism, respect, and a bright personality
  • Maintain a working knowledge of all menu items, preparation, time, ingredients and method of presentation
  • Relay messaging from residents to the kitchen about dining needs, food preferences and orders, and special requests
  • Use technology, such as a Point of Sale, to provide clear communication between residents and the kitchen
  • Responsibilities include customer service, food service and communication

What You’ll Bring

POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Must be a minimum of sixteen (16) years of age
  • Must possess, at a minimum, a 10th grade education, have completed a similar educational level or have sufficient work experience to meet the position’s requirements
  • 1-year experience as a server/waiter, or in a similar food service environment
  • Working knowledge of health and safety policies and procedures
  • Freedom from illegal use of drugs
  • Freedom from use and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace
  • Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in the position
  • Demonstrates effective time management skills

We Got You

We see and support the whole you. Because investing in you, and all our team members, is the first step in making a difference in the lives of others.

  • Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision
  • 401k + Match
  • Competitive PTO
  • Life, Disability & other supplemental benefits
  • Professional Development Funds
  • Wellness Coaching & Personal Support Benefits
  • Recognition & Reward Programs

Is This You?

Beyond checking off the boxes, we’re looking for someone who shares our deep sense of purpose and passion for advancing the lives of others.

  • Puts People First – You have an authentic connection to our vision of a world in which the quality of life is ageless, and a desire to advance our culture by always respecting and empowering our team members, residents, and families.
  • Customer Focused – You strive to build and strengthen customer loyalty by delivering exceptional hospitality, thoughtful solutions, and innovative customer attraction and retention strategies.
  • Results Oriented – You’re forward thinking, seeing the big picture as you lead with empathy and drive to exceed results. You firmly believe that the way in which we achieve results is just as important as what we accomplish together.
  • Drives Operational Excellence – You encourage a mindset of continuous improvement. You respect ideas, collaborate, and empower others to elevate how and what we deliver for our customers and each other.
  • Embraces Change – You’re a change driver! A positive communicator who engages all key stakeholders to help them anticipate and embrace what’s next, you’re always adjusting the target for continuous improvement.

EEOC

Five Star prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee with regard to or on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ancestry, sex, pregnancy (including... Continue reading

Five Star prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee with regard to or on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ancestry, sex, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender), sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, military status, certain criminal records, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), HIV testing, a personal admission to a facility for the care and treatment of a mentally ill person and taking of parental leave or membership in any other category protected by applicable law. In addition to federal requirements, Five Star complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has communities and/or facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

In addition, Five Star expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, ancestry, sex, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender), sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, military status, certain criminal records, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), HIV testing, a personal admission to a facility for the care and treatment of a mentally ill person and taking of parental leave or membership in any other category protected by applicable law. We will not tolerate harassment of employees in the workplace, or in other settings in which employees may find themselves in connection with their employment. Improper interference with the ability of Five Star’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination harassment or retaliation, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any federal, state, or local law is prohibited and will not be tolerated.

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