We proudly announce an outstanding opportunity at Amica at Douglas House

DINING ROOM SERVER

Amica at Douglas House

(Casual)

Under the direction of the Dining Room Manager, the Dining Room Server is responsible for providing dining services to all residents and guests, ensuring the principles of fine dining service excellence are met. You pride yourself in exceeding dining expectations by contributing to a culinary experience of the highest quality, consistency and creativity.

You have at least a year of experience in a variety of dining environments, including formal dining.  A Food Handling Certificate and Smart Serve or other approved alcohol service certificate is required. Previous hotel experience in a “5 Star” property is an asset, as is experience with white linen service.  The ideal candidate will possess excellent customer service, communication, organizational, problem solving, and teamwork skills.  Flexibility to work a variety of shifts is required.

At Amica, our branded Wellness & Vitality™ Programs, along with the expertise and dedication of our people, are the foundation of our success.  Amica employees want to make a difference and dedicate their working day to ensuring this happens.  If you share this passion and are looking to build your career with a dynamic, fast-growing company, in a long-term growth industry, then we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• To prepare and/or be responsible for the preparation/delivery of all foods for residents, guests and employees;
• To review menus and production sheets before preparing meals and prepare and serve  them properly and attractively;
• To ensure use of proper food handling techniques;
• To complete daily temperature audits for fridge, freezers and storerooms and record findings on daily audit form;
• To prepare and serve foods for therapeutic /specialty diets according to planned menus;
• To assist in serving meals, following resident’s diet and food preferences using proper portion sizes;
• To make menu substitutions as necessary and record these in designated place;
• To follow daily production charts, standardized recipes and daily composite menus, while working within a set budget;
• To assist in receiving and storing incoming food and supplies;
• To participate actively in planning/preparing special occasion and theme meal days;
• To attend department and facility staff meetings, in-services and other necessary training sessions;
• To be aware of the Resident Rights & Responsibilities and endeavor to respect and promote it;
• To participate in the Quality Improvement Program;
• To follow  and comply with health and safety legislation and departmental safe job procedures;
• To uphold and promote the organization’s values and philosophy relating particularly to ethics, morality, and integrity as  set out in Revera’s Code of Conduct;
• To complete all other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Food Handler’s Certificate;
• Must have experience in large quantity food preparation, preferably in a healthcare or retirement setting;
• Must be knowledgeable of the Provincial Food Premises Regulation and Canada’s Food Guide to Healthy Eating;
• Must have knowledge of and experience with special and therapeutic diets;
• Must be physically able to lift and transfer heavy, hot items and stand for majority of shift;
• Proficiency in a second language is considered an asset.
• Current (within 6 months) Vulnerable Position/Sector Screening (VPS).

You have at least a year of experience in a variety of dining environments, including formal dining.  A Food Handling Certificate and Smart Serve or other approved alcohol service certificate is required. Previous hotel experience in a “5 Star” property is an asset, as is experience with white linen service.  The ideal candidate will possess excellent customer service, communication, organizational, problem solving, and teamwork skills.  Flexibility to work a variety of shifts is required.

At Amica, our branded Wellness & Vitality™ Programs, along with the expertise and dedication of our people, are the foundation of our success.  Amica employees want to make a difference and dedicate their working day to ensuring this happens.  If you share this passion and are looking to build your career with a dynamic, fast-growing company, in a long-term growth industry, then we want to hear from you.

You have at least a year of experience in a variety of dining environments, including formal dining.  A Food Handling Certificate and Smart Serve or other approved alcohol service certificate is required. Previous hotel experience in a “5 Star” property is an asset, as is experience with white linen service.  The ideal candidate will possess excellent customer service, communication, organizational, problem solving, and teamwork skills.  Flexibility to work a variety of shifts is required.

At Amica, our branded Wellness & Vitality™ Programs, along with the expertise and dedication of our people, are the foundation of our success.  Amica employees want to make a difference and dedicate their working day to ensuring this happens.  If you share this passion and are looking to build your career with a dynamic, fast-growing company, in a long-term growth industry, then we want to hear from you.