We are looking for a people-focused, patient, experienced Server to join our Dining Services Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who likes fast-paced environments, providing excellent customer service, and working closely with a team. Responsibilities for this new position include taking orders, serving meals in a timely manner, and providing friendly experiences for residents, families, and staff. This is a busy position with many simultaneous priorities, so if you enjoy multi-tasking, prioritizing, and serving others, this could be the position for you! Please include a sentence or two introducing yourself and telling us why you’d be perfect for the role.
This is a casual role with lots of opportunities to pick up shifts. Shifts include 12pm – 8pm and 4pm – 8pm, and may be any day of the week. This role is ideal for someone with flexible availability.
Who We Are:
We are Christie Gardens Apartments & Care and we’re re-imagining the world of retirement living and the continuum of care. We refuse to believe that the older we get, the less valuable we are. Our aging population deserves autonomy, dignity, and opportunities to be valuable contributors to the community. We are filled to the brim with residents who have great ideas, terrific laughs, and the tenacity to attend morning fitness classes!
We are thinking outside of the box when it comes to philosophy of care and we strive to provide the best support possible for our older adults. We endeavor to be an influence in the healthcare industry and educate newer generations of workers. We love to innovate and grow our ideas into realities.
Our values of Excellence, Community and Grace compel us toward continuous improvement, building relationships and believing the best in one another for the ultimate benefit of the elders we serve. We care about inclusion, equity, accessibility, transparency, work-life balance, continuous learning and staff appreciation days! We are also proud to share we are Great Place to Work Certified as of 2025, and we recently received an award for Community & Social Engagement from the Ontario Retirement Communities Association (ORCA).
Qualifications:
- Smart Serve Certified
- Ability to communicate in English, both verbal and written
- Minimum one year of related experience in the food service industry
- Customer service experience
- Exceptional listening and communication skills
- Knowledge of POS system an asset
- Track record of reliability and punctuality
- Detail oriented with exceptional time management skills
Main Responsibilities:
- Set and reset tables before and after meal service
- Ensure cleanliness and proper arrangement of dining areas.
- Greet residents and guests and escort them to their table, assist with their mobility devices as needed.
- Take meal and beverage orders accurately, noting preferences and dietary restrictions. Enter in POS system to prompt Kitchen Team.
- Serve food and beverage promptly and monitor residents’ needs during meal service
- Ensure all special dietary requests, allergens, or any related issues are promptly communicated to the kitchen staff to ensure guest safety and satisfaction.
- Clean and sanitize workstations and equipment following all Health and Safety Standard, client and regulatory rules and procedures.
- Assist in putting away dishes
If you are looking for a place to contribute to the holistic health and wellness of our elders and belong to a highly valued staff team in a stable industry, consider applying for our Server position.
Please note that requirements for this position include a cleared vulnerable sector police check, two-step TB skin test, and completion of online mandatory training modules.
Christie Gardens is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from a wide range of qualified candidates, including people with disabilities. If you have questions or require assistance with the application process please contact us.
Everyone deserves to Belong. At Christie Gardens we value individuals of all backgrounds, cultures, beliefs, abilities, genders, sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities, and hope you feel encouraged to apply for this position.
Pay: $21.18 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Are you available to pick up shifts last minute, as well as be scheduled in advance?
Licence/Certification:
- Smart Serve Certificate (preferred)
Work Location: In person
