Server

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 Serverto join our Parkland At The Lakes 2team based in Dartmouth Nova Scotia.

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:

• 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

• Consistently ensures food quality presentation and service delivery meet established department standards. Ensures meals are visually appealing the correct temperature and portion size and that service is warm attentive and timely
• Prepare and provide meal service to residents and guests according to established standards procedures and guidelines and respecting the residents right to individualized services and observing special diet restrictions resident preferences and outlined departmental procedures
• Ensure dining room appearance meets established standards including table linens pressed and in place tables set with appropriate place settings for meals wait stations tidy and containing appropriate supplies
• Clear tables load and safely operate dishwasher. Complete manual ware washing as required
• Contribute to the team environment as a member of the Food and Beverage department working towards departmental goals and priorities and providing ongoing feedback from residents and guests to the Food and Beverage Manager on meals and menu choices to be continually improving
• Demonstrates an understanding of the importance of respecting clients rights including respecting others maintaining confidentiality promoting independence respecting privacy respecting the right to refuse services and involvement
• Communicates with the supervisor if there is a noted change in the nutritional status of a resident (i.e. changes in appetite)
• Promote a safety culture by continuously working safely including but not limited to identifying and reporting hazards following safe work practices and procedures wearing personal protective equipment supporting others to work safely and completing safety education
• Performs all other related 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 equivalent education
• Proof of valid Basic Food Safety Certification required
• Proof of valid Right to Serve/Smart Serve Certification required
• At least one year of experience with serving food or demonstrated experience in customer service
• Successful candidates will be required to obtain aclear Criminal Record Check andwhere applicable a Vulnerable Sector Check prior to appointment
• Previous experience working with the elderly in long-term care or a seniors independent living environment an asset.
• Proof of completed Alzheimers Care Course an asset
• 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.