Barista - Interviewing Wednesday! @ Ovation Heartwood!

Barista/Server

Apply now to schedule your interview for Wednesday!

Status: Full Time and Part Time Available
Shift: Weekend availability needed
Wage: $15-$16/hr, plus tips 
Location: Ovation Heartwood, 470 Maxwell Plaza, Omaha, NE 68164

An Ovation team member will emulate the Ovation brand with a focus on service, exceeding expectations and creating exceptional, memorable moments for all residents. Team members will always embrace and emulate the Ovation mission statement and core values and set an example of these values for all those that interact with them. They will assist residents to find their passion for life and pursuit of engagement within the Ovation family and create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis as well as a calm environment throughout the community. They will encourage and support teamwork and create memorable moments for our residents.

Our Mission: To enhance the life of every person we serve

Supports and maintains The Avamere Family of Companies Core Values:

Integrity above all else
Passion for the quality of people’s lives
  Quality that is obvious
Innovation, not emulation
A culture of respect, belonging, and celebration of diversity
Reaching to learn, grow and embrace change
 Teamwork, trust, camaraderie, and fun

Responsibilities: 

• Take food and drink orders, specializing in making quality beverages including hot and cold drinks such as coffee, tea, and specialty beverages. 
• Promptly and warmly greet guests in the dining room and take all food and drink orders in an efficient manner, following the established steps of service. 
• Demonstrate a complete understanding of all menu items and ingredients. As requested, advise guests on appropriate combinations of food and drinks, accommodate reasonable requests, and note preferences. As needed, demonstrate knowledge of specialized diets and allergens.
• Communicate directly with back of the house staff to ensure that orders are delivered correctly, and all special requests are addressed and accommodated. 
• Exhibit exceptional communication skills, ability to get along well with others, demonstrate flexibility and patience along with and interest in people and a willingness to verbally communicate with guests and staff. 
• Maintain a high level of sensitivity and confidentiality regarding any personal or medical information that is shared. 
• Deliver food promptly and professionally following the established steps of service and maintaining safe food handling and sanitation standards. Follow up periodically to assist with any additional needs or requests. 
• Promptly address and correct any complaints or issues. Relay relevant information or complaints directly to supervisor. 
• Ensure that the dining room/area is property set-up prior to and after service period. keep clean and neat while meeting all established sanitation standards. 
• May be asked to operate equipment, including but not limited to fire extinguisher, telephone, iced tea/soda machine, soup well, coffee machine. 
• Collect tickets and follow proper cash handling procedures. 
• Work alongside staff of other departments in performing job duties and for any special events or functions. 
• Perform other duties and functions as assigned. 

Qualifications: 

• Less than high school education; or up to one-month related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other associates of the organization. 
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; to compute rate, ratio, and percent and interpret bar graphs. 

Employee Perks: 

• Employee meal credit
• Tuition assistance
• Career development opportunities
• Employee assistance program including free counseling services, financial coaching, legal services and more. 
• Generous PTO policy
• 401K retirement plan with employer contributions. 
• Comprehensive benefits package with medical coverage, voluntary dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability and AD&D coverage. 

“At Ovation, we love to celebrate our diverse group of hardworking employees. We value diversity and believe forming teams in which everyone can their true, authentic self is key to our success.” We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Salary : $15 - $16