Dining Room Coordinator

Job Description

If you take pride in being compassionate honest professional and safe consider an exciting and rewarding career at Shannex. Our communities offer more than a place to work they welcome and celebrate Great People who inspire meaningful connections while Leading the Way to Better Living.

We are searching for aDining Room Coordinatorto join ourParkland Ancasterteam based inAncaster Ontario.

Meaningful Benefits

You will be surrounded by supportive and talented team members who make our communities great places to live work and visit. As an established and respected organization in the healthcare sector Shannex offers opportunities for growth development and advancement. And at the end of every day you will know youve made a measured difference in the lives of our residents.

Additional benefits include:

• Approximate hourly wage: $21.69- $22.88
• Comprehensive health vision and dental benefits plan including an Employee and Family Assistance Program (eligible immediately upon hire for all full time or part time staff)
• Life travel and other insurances
• Access to virtual healthcare 24/7 for FREE through the group health benefit plan
• RRSP program (5% employer matching)
• Vacation accrual (begins immediately) and travel insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Access to thousands of perks vendors and discounts through our WorkPerks program including excellent discounts for apparel restaurants technology fitness travel and tickets to some of your favorite sports and entertainment events
• Access to continuing education and training through Shannexs Centre of Excellence
• Opportunities to be part of sector innovation and continuous improvement initiatives
• Recognition and Rewards for service excellence and safety

About the Opportunity

• Providing leadership in the coordination of dining room staff activities to ensure professional service delivery to residents daily and for special events
• Outlines work assignments
• Supervises directs and evaluates the work of the team
• Ensures new team members are orientated and trained on all departmental standards
• Assists with resource management such as recruitment orientation training and coaching
• Performing all duties of the Server position
• Supporting the development of a quality culture by having a continuous quality improvement philosophy
• Assisting in the provision of catering services for internal and external events and special functions
• Coordinates all meal/beverage charges and proper billing
• Organizes and maintains the process for client menus diet slips and count sheets.
• Assists with inventory counts monthly
• Assists in the process to track and submit records of resident additional food services charges when required
• Inspects the dining room serveries and stewarding area to ensure all assigned duties from the previous day have been completed
• Ensure procedures are followed when alcohol is served if applicable
• Working with the food services team to promote communication and compliance to policies procedures and applicable legislation.
• Develops and maintains effective relationships with residents and their families to determine individual needs resolve issues or concerns and evaluate resident satisfaction
• Maintaining safety and sanitation in the dining areas to meet legislative / organizational standards
• Performs all other duties as assigned/required

About You

In addition to placing high value on continuous improvement collaboration and accountability you bring:

• A high-school diploma or GED
• Proof of Basic Food Safety Training or Food Handlers certificate is required
• Proof of valid Smart Serve Certification is required
• Minimum 2 years experience in the food & beverage service industry
• Successful candidates will be required to obtain aclear Criminal Record Check andwhere applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check prior to appointment
• Previous supervisory experience in hospitality or health care foodservice
• Experience in preparation of work schedules considered an asset
• Experience using POS software and other essential computer programs considered an asset
• Previous experience working with the elderly in long-term care or a seniors independent living environment an asset
• Extensive knowledge of food safety practices
• Extensive knowledge of food preparation and quality standards
• Knowledge of meal service and etiquette standards
• Ability to effectively supervise others
• Ability to understand resource allocation (including staffing supplies)
• A passion for the healthcare sector and/or ensuring seniors have access to quality accommodations services and care

Apply today to join the Shannex team of Great People!

Great People is a core value at Shannex grounded in the belief that our team members are the spirit and foundation of our organization. We are committed to equity diversity inclusion and belonging and to fostering a culture that celebrates individuality and ensures every person is treated with fairness and respect. Here every team member belongs. With locations across Nova Scotia New Brunswick and Ontario our team members help build communities that support connection wellbeing and longevity.

Shannex-owned brands include Allbright Life Parkland Retirement Living & Lifestyle Residences Parkland at Home Faubourg du Mascaret and Shannex Enhanced addition Shannex provides Transitional Health Services in partnership with Nova Scotia Health. For more information visit .

All applications are kept in strict confidentiality.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.