Dining Room Associate Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $50,000+/year (negotiable based on experience).

2-3 years of supervisory experience in an Assisted Living or Senior Living Environment.

Looking for dedicated, career minded professional, willing to partner with and support the Dining Services Director.

Willingness to take on unique and fun assignments as well as jump in, in any role when business needs require.

Hours: 10:30am - 7:00pm including weekends.....Will receive one weekend off a month and a set schedule with two days off of your choosing during the week. (Schedule is non-negotiable)!!!
We are not your average assisted living, so you must be looking for something more rewarding, fun, and challenging!!!!!

Benefits available after 30 days.....

At The Summit of Lakewood Ranch, we are dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents through compassionate care and unwavering support. We are seeking individuals who share our commitment to creating exceptional living experiences and who are eager to contribute to a supportive, family-like atmosphere. When you join The Summit of Lakewood Ranch, you become an integral part of a team that values making a positive difference every single day. If you are driven by empathy and excellence, we invite you to bring your talents to our welcoming community.

Full-time benefits include:

• PTO (Paid Time Off) and Holiday Pay: Take advantage of paid time off to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
• Daily pay: Get paid daily, providing you with financial flexibility and control over your earnings.
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401K with employer match: Plan for your financial future with our 401k program.
• Life Insurance: Company paid life insurance
• Short and long-term disability: Financial security while you recover from an injury that puts you out of work
• Referral Bonuses: Refer qualified candidates and earn rewards
• Tuition Reimbursement: Invest in your education with our support
• Employee Assistance Program: Connecting our employees with resources for handling personal challenges

Summary of basic Duties of the Dining Room Supervisor

The Dining Room Supervisor is responsible for the efficient operation of the dining room by supervising the server associates, assuring a clean, pleasant atmosphere, and providing superior service to residents, associates, and guests. The Dining Room Supervisor reports to the Food Service Director.

Essential Functions of the Dining Room Supervisor

• Exceed the expectations of residents and guests during meal service.
• Supervise servers and manage dining room.
• Maintain an appropriate stock of linen.
• Ensure that drapes and lighting in the dining room are appropriate.
• Supervise special functions as needed.
• Ability to communicate and relate to the community residents.
• Assist in set-ups and dining room service.
• Take orders and serve food in an appropriate fashion when needed.
• Pour and cover beverages, assist in preparing and covering food.
• Assist in proper care and use of dining room equipment.
• Direct cleaning of all work areas in dining rooms and wait station.
• Create and manage all server schedules.
• Manage all server side-work; ensure side-work is completed daily.
• Work cooperatively with dining room associates to produce pleasant and efficient dining room operation.
• Ability to understand and relate the menu to residents.
• Ability to act as liaison between residents and food service department.
• Understand and observe infections control procedures related to food service department.
• Ability to follow residents’ rights policies at all times.
• Ability to follow safety program.
• Maintain neat, clean appearance and follow appropriate dress code as directed by chef/cook.
• Work scheduled shifts and demonstrate dependability.
• Willingness to perform other duties and assignments, as necessary.

Non-Essential Functions of the Dining Room Supervisor

• Supports and participates in the resident centered activity programs.
• Participates in projects or committees as assigned.
• Attends all associate meetings including in-service education and associate functions, as requested by supervisor.
• Assists in variety of tasks involving residents as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED at a minimum.
• Physical requirements include the ability to communicate by speaking, seeing, and hearing sufficient to serve the residents.
• Professional and neat appearance and presentation, adherence to the dress code, and good personal hygiene are expected.
• Must have excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to work with various levels of people, associates, and residents.
• Be free of communicable disease.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Ability to relate to residents and associates in a courteous and diplomatic manner under all circumstances.
• Completion of drug testing and criminal record background check upon hire and upon request of supervisor.
• Physical requirements include bending, standing, lifting, stooping, sitting, walking, stretching, and ability to lift/carry up to 40 pounds.
• Adhere to and carry out all policies and procedures.

There is no greater way to elevate your career than by contributing your passion and skill to a senior living community. Grace Management, Inc. is committed to helping nurture a sense of belonging by helping you grow professionally. The quality of our communities is determined by the quality of our employees.