What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Waiter/ Waitress position at Brandywine Living?
Brandywine Living, a premier provider of quality senior living, is currently seeking an Lead Waiter/ Waitress to join our team in Moorestown, NJ. Our vision is to provide our residents with the highest quality care in the most appropriate setting based on an individual's needs while respecting their individuality, independence and dignity.
The Lead Waiter/ Waitress will help organize and direct the overall operation of the dining services department in accordance with applicable federal, state, local standards, guidelines and regulations are followed to assure the highest degree customer service and quality dining service experience is provided to the residents.
- Makes recommendations to Director Services Director at least annually for revisions and recommendations to policies, procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc.
- Maintains a file of tested standard recipes.
- Keeps abreast of economic conditions/situation and recommends adjustments in dining services to assure continued ability to provide quality daily dining services.
- Inspects food storage rooms, utility/janitorial closets, etc. for upkeep and supply control.
- Reviews and assists in developing plan of correction for dining service deficiencies noted during survey inspections.
- Interviews resident or family members, as necessary, to obtain diet history and maintains record of food likes and dislikes.
- Maintains adequate liaison with families and residents, visits periodically to evaluate quality of meals served. Involves the family in planning objectives and goals for the resident.
- Ensures menus are maintained and filed in accordance with established policies and procedures. Maintains a reference library of written material, laws, and diet manuals as necessary for complying with current standards and regulations that provide assistance in maintaining quality food service.
- Assists in planning regular and special diet menus as prescribed by physician. Reviews therapeutic and regular diet plans and menus to assure they are in compliance.
- Holds training in-services as scheduled or as required.
Qualifications:
- Culinary Arts degree desired
- High School diploma required
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience; previous supervisory experience required with 1 year dietary experience in a hotel or hospitality related business
- Knowledge of diets and dietary procedures required
- Serv Safe Certification required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Weekend availability
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Supervising experience: 1 year (Preferred)
- Food Service Managers: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
