Dining Room Server - Homestead

Server Position at Palace GardensPalace Gardens, a 200-bed Assisted Living & Memory Care Community located at 3100 NE 8 Street, Homestead (Across the Street from Baptist Homestead Hospital), is looking for a Server.Winner of Silver award for Best Assisted Living & Memory Care on the Boards by the National Association of Homebuilders 55+, 2016.The #1 Priority of this position is:To take menu selections and serve meals to the residents and guests.To create an enjoyable atmosphere during every meal-time.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:Set-up Dining Room for meals.Serve residents in your section while taking into consideration residents' dietary restrictions.Clean & re-set the tables per supervisor's instructions.Ensure proper storage of food and supplies.Demonstrate sanitary food handling and equipment safety.When there is a buffet, assist residents with their food & beverage selections and to carry their plates to their tables.Qualifications:Experience in dealing with Food Service is preferred.Must be able to operate basic kitchen equipment.Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals.Must be able to read and write in English. Spanish preferred.Ability to practice The Palace Principles ("Smile, Smile, Smile." AND "Ask! Don't Assume!")High school degree or equivalent, preferred.Basic math skills required.The Ideal Candidate:Responsible, outgoing, punctual, quick on the feet, resourceful, strong enough to carry food trays, accurate when taking residents' food orders and patient when they change their mind.Flexible as to work schedule. Must be available to work on weekends, holidays & in emergencies.Must be able to work under pressure and multi-task.Self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently AND as a team member.Must enjoy teamwork.Able to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions in written, oral, or diagram form.Demonstrate excellent verbal communications & interpersonal skills.Have patience and the ability to speak clearly with the elderly.