Food and Beverage Server

**Job description**

**The Elden of Bradford is looking for fun, caring and compassionate individuals to be part of a team who are interested in making a difference in the lives of the residents in our community. If this sounds like you, then this is your opportunity to join a great team, a be part of a fantastic culture where staff and residents enjoy life to the fullest.**

**We offer**:

- Great hours (no shifts past 8pm)**:

- Standardized schedules with the opportunity to pick up more shifts**:

- Fast-paced environment with an emphasis on having fun.**:

- Residence-wide Theme days**:

- Special Events for Residents**:

- Benefit package for full-time workers**
**- Meal discounts**:

- Added-value training and coaching sessions**

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**Provides all aspects of dining service for residents, guests and family members**

**DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**
- **Responsible for all aspects of dining service, including but not limited to resident functions, room tray service, serving of food and beverages and setting/clearing of dining room.**
- **Assists with the presentation of food under the direction of the Cook.**
- **Carries out general cleaning duties and routines, including setting and cleaning tables and serving counters. May be required to scrape, stack, and rack dishes and return them to storage.**
- **Practices and maintains established standards for cleanliness and sanitation required by the Health Department in the residence.**
- **Dusts tables and chairs and vacuums dining room floor.**
- **Ensures condiment containers are clean and full.**
- **Maintains positive communication and relationships among staff, residents and the public.**
- **Performs other related duties as assigned.**

**Working Conditions**
- **Prolonged standing and walking;**
- **Lifting and moving of equipment and supplies;**
- **Repeated bending and stooping;**
- **Exposure to resident elements through regular Resident contact;**
- **Some stress resulting from dealing with Resident needs and time pressures;**

**Physical Requirements**
- **Stretching/reaching on a regular frequency throughout the shift as an essential job function;**
- **Walking, with possibility of some upstairs walking, as a major job function;**
- **Standing, for lengths of time, up to four hours maximum. (1-3 hours usual) as a major job function;**
- **Must be able to move and lift equipment and supplies of various sizes and weights;**
- **Must have visual and hearing acuity to recognize the need of assistance required by residents;**

**Health and Safety**
- **Is aware of employee's responsibilities and follows all health and safety policies and procedures as set out in the employee safety program handbook and departmental manuals;**
- **Works safely to reduce the risk of injury to self, co-workers, and Residents;**
- **Does not operate or use faulty equipment;**
- **Wears personal protective equipment (or clothing) as required by task, S.D.S. or residence policy;**
- **Participates in fire safety demonstrations and fire drills, and knows the residence fire and disaster plans;**

**KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND EXPERIENCE**
- **Minimum Grade 11.**
- **Must be able to serve alcohol (Smart Serve certified), possess at least two years’ experience as a server**
- **A good command of the English language, both oral and written skills.**
- **Ability to work independently and/or as a member of a team.**

**This Job Description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not**
**intended as an exhaustive list.**

**The Elden accommodates persons with disabilities in the hiring and recruitment process**

**The Elden supports COVID-19 vaccines**

**REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Reports to the Food and Beverage Manager or designate.**

**Reference ID: Eldenserver**

**Part-time hours: 10-25 per week**

**Job Types: Part-time, Full-Time, Permanent**

**Salary: $16.00 per hour**

**COVID-19 considerations: Masks are worn throughout the shift**

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From $16.00 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Bradford West Gwillimbury, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- serving: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- Smart Serve (preferred)

Shift availability:

- Day Shift (preferred)
- Night Shift (preferred)