Lakewood, New Jersey
Waiter
Pay: $16.50 Per Hour
BENEFITS:
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
401(K)
Holiday Pay
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Weekly Employee Appreciation Event – “Thankful Thursday”
Monthly Gift Giveaways!!
ABOUT US:
Leisure Chateau is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care in a supportive, team-focused environment. We believe great care starts with great people, which is why we invest in our employees through accessible leadership, recognition programs, and the resources they need to succeed.
If you're looking for a workplace where you'll be valued, supported, and able to make a meaningful difference every day, we'd love to have you on our team.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Waiter is responsible for providing friendly, courteous, and efficient dining service to our residents and guests. This role involves presenting menus, explaining daily food options and meal choices, taking made-to-order meal requests back to the kitchen, and delivering freshly prepared meals promptly to residents. The Waiter ensures a pleasant dining experience while maintaining strict cleanliness, sanitation, and safety standards in the dining area.
RESPONSIBILITIES / ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Greets residents, presents menus, and clearly explains daily menu options and special dietary choices.
Accurately takes residents’ food and beverage orders and communicates them to the kitchen team so meals can be made to order.
Serves meals and beverages to residents and guests in a timely, polite, and caring manner.
Assists with setting up, decorating, and clearing dining room tables before, during, and after service.
Follows all health, safety, and sanitary regulations in handling food, utensils, and dining area equipment.
Follows individual dietary restrictions, modified diets, and special instructions as prescribed for residents.
Communicates effectively with the Food Service Director, Cooks, and dietary staff to ensure smooth meal delivery.
Maintains table cleanliness and assists in basic kitchen/dining room cleaning and sanitation duties as assigned.
Ensures that residents and families receive the highest quality of service in a warm, respectful, and compassionate atmosphere.
Performs other related duties as requested.
SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL / VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to read, write, speak, and follow written and oral directions in the English language.
High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
Prior experience in food service, restaurant, or senior living/institutional dining preferred.
JOB SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:
Strong communication and customer service skills with a warm, resident-focused attitude.
Basic knowledge of food safety, sanitation regulations, and safe serving practices.
Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment during meal hours.
Basic computer or tablet skills (for order entry, if applicable).
PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:
Interacts regularly and warmly with residents, families, visitors, and fellow team members.
Carries out other dining room and dietary tasks as requested in situations where hands-on participation is required.
Location: 962 River Ave, Lakewood, NJ 08701, USA, Lakewood, New Jersey
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